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Overall Analysis of Raw Salt Import and Export Data for September 2026

Published on 2026-10-20

In September 2026, China's raw salt imports totaled 627,709.21 tons, down 38.21% month-on-month and 18.00% year-on-year, with an average import price of USD 36.01 per ton.

China's raw salt exports in September 2026 reached 57,240.44 tons, up 31.58% month-on-month but down 55.11% year-on-year, with an average export price of USD 65.94 per ton.

Import Export
Monthly import volume: 627,709.21 (tons) Monthly export volume: 57,240.44 (tons)
Cumulative import volume: 8,818,810.66 (tons) Cumulative export volume: 429,561.05 (tons)
Monthly average import price: USD 36.01/ton Monthly average export price: USD 65.94/ton
Month-on-month change in import volume: -38.21% Month-on-month change in export volume: +31.58%
Year-on-year change in import volume: -18.00% Year-on-year change in export volume: -55.11%
Year-on-year change in cumulative import volume: -11.96% Year-on-year change in cumulative export volume: -13.55%

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  • Daniel Foster 2026-10-20 10:03
    Raw salt imports dropped 38% MoM, signaling softer downstream demand for chlor-alkali feedstock. With cumulative volumes down ~12% YoY, capacity utilization may face pressure. The wide price gap between imports and expor..
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