In 2024, Germany leads European salt imports at 2.71 million metric tons, followed by Belgium with 1.34 million. Norway and the UK exhibit similar import levels at 1.27 and 1.03 million, respectively. Countries like Poland and Italy show positive growth year-on-year at 2.35% and 2.53%. Notably, Lithuania, Spain, and Switzerland show significant increases at 6.8%, 16.81%, and 13.99%, respectively. Conversely, Germany, Norway, and the UK see a slight decline of -2.81%, -1.27%, and -1.86%. Some smaller markets like Bosnia and Herzegovina, Luxembourg, and Albania also show impressive growth rates over recent years.
Future trends to watch for European salt imports include the potential for further growth in Spain and Lithuania, which have shown significant increases recently. Monitoring the impacts of economic changes on countries like Germany and the UK, which currently show declining imports, will also be essential. Sustainability and environmental considerations could also shape the future landscape of salt imports across Europe.
Top countries in Salt Imports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 2,710 | 2023 | +0.54% | -2.81% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 1,340 | 2023 | +0.012% | -0.45% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Norway | 1,270 | 2023 | +1.51% | -1.27% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 1,030 | 2023 | +2.93% | -1.86% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 965.1 | 2023 | +15.08% | +2.35% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 946.18 | 2023 | +11.46% | -1.17% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 869.71 | 2023 | +7.02% | +2.53% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 816.44 | 2023 | +9.63% | +5.7% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 717.94 | 2023 | +3.32% | -1.54% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 685.7 | 2023 | +5.58% | -1.08% | View data |
