Egypt's Salt Export Market: 2024 Overview & 2025 Outlook

Egypt remains one of the world's top 10 salt exporters, with North Sinai / Red Sea sea-salt production plus Siwa & Qattara rock-salt mining exceeding 3 million MT annually. We review key trade flows, pricing trends, and what buyers should expect in 2025.

Egypt has been producing salt for thousands of years, and its position as a global exporter has never been stronger. With an annual production capacity exceeding 3 million MT, Egypt ranks among the top 10 salt-exporting nations worldwide.

Key Export Destinations in 2024

Egyptian salt reached over 60 countries in 2024, with the largest volumes going to: - European Union (Germany, Netherlands, Italy, Poland) — primarily food-grade and de-icing salt - Gulf Cooperation Council (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait) — food-grade and industrial grades - East Africa (Ethiopia, Sudan, Kenya) — food-grade under COMESA trade agreements - South & Southeast Asia (India, Bangladesh, Vietnam) — industrial and pharmaceutical grades

2025 Outlook

The outlook for 2025 is positive. Key factors driving demand: 1. EU infrastructure spending on road maintenance (de-icing stockpile demand) 2. Growing food processing industry in Africa under COMESA 3. Rising pharmaceutical manufacturing in India and Bangladesh 4. Continued growth in Egyptian production capacity with new processing lines

Pelot Salt expects to increase export volumes by 15–20% in 2025, supported by the addition of Al-Arish and El Dekhila as additional export ports.