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Salt, pure NaCl and sea water market in Argentina

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Argentine salt market saw its volume decrease from 1.5 million tons in 2018 to 1.3 million tons in 2020, then recover to 1.4 million tons in 2021 and stabilize at 1.4 million tons in 2022.

During these years, the gourmet salt segment grew consistently, fueled by health-conscious trends and social media popularity of specialty salts like Himalayan salt. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further increased demand for low-sodium and mineral-rich gourmet salts. Product innovations such as fortified salts and the rise of salt therapy supported segment expansion through 2022, with the Latin American gourmet salt market continuing its growth into 2023.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2022
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2022
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Argentina
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Argentina in kind, 2018-2022, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Argentina in value, 2018-2022, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2022
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2022, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2022
  3. 5.2.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2022
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production salt, pure NaCl and sea water in Argentina

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Globally, Argentina ranked as the 28th largest producer of salt, pure NaCl, and sea water between 2017 and 2020.

Top producers of salt, pure NaCl and sea water, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of salt, pure NaCl and sea water, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Argentina produced 1 257 K t of salt, pure NaCl, and sea water, which was an 11.0% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 14%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -4.9%. The only increase during this time occurred in 2019, with a modest rise of 0.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Argentina in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.8%)	0.5%	(11.0%)	(4.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Argentina's production of salt, pure NaCl, and sea water declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 37 495 K $ US, reflecting a sharp drop of 31.0% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 50%, which translates to an annualized rate of -20.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Argentina in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(25.7%)	(2.4%)	(31.0%)	(20.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports salt, pure NaCl and sea water from Argentina

Exports in kind, K t

Following a two-year decline, Argentina's exports of salt, pure NaCl, and sea water rebounded. In 2020, exports reached 68.7 K t, showing a significant increase of 31.1% over the previous year. However, between 2017 and 2020, exports overall decreased by 12.5%, with an annualized rate of -4.4%. The lowest point was in 2019 at 52.4 K t, and the largest drop occurred in 2018, with a decline of 32.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(32.1%)	(1.7%)	31.1%	(4.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Paraguay was the primary and nearly exclusive destination for Argentina's exports of salt, pure NaCl, and sea water in kind, accounting for 94.4% of the total.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Argentina in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of decline, Argentina's exports of salt, pure NaCl, and sea water in value terms saw a slight recovery. In 2020, exports stood at 2 049 K $ US, representing a modest gain of 1.6% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 49.1%, with a CAGR of -20.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 2 016 K $ US, and the largest decline happened in 2018, with a drop of 47.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(47.6%)	(4.5%)	1.6%	(20.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Paraguay and Uruguay accounted for the majority of Argentina's exports of salt, pure NaCl, and sea water in value terms, while other markets played a smaller role.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Argentina in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports salt, pure NaCl and sea water to Argentina

Imports in kind, K t

Argentina's imports of salt, pure NaCl, and sea water fell for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 102.6 K t, indicating a slight decrease of 4.1% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports dropped by 45%, with a CAGR of -18.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.2%)	(35.5%)	(4.1%)	(18.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Chile dominated Argentina's imports of salt, pure NaCl, and sea water in kind, consistently making up 97.7% of the total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year reduction, Argentina's imports of salt, pure NaCl, and sea water in value terms increased slightly. In 2020, imports came to 5 836 K $ US, marking a small advance of 1.9% over 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 27.2%, equating to an annualized rate of -10.1%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 5 730 K $ US, and the largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 24.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.9%)	(24.1%)	1.9%	(10.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Chile was the leading source for Argentina's imports of salt, pure NaCl, and sea water in value terms, holding an 80.1% share of total flows, while the remainder was distributed among other partners.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io