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Rock Salt Sweden Market Overview 2026

Parent Product
Salt
HS Code
250100
Last Updated
2026-05-26
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Sweden Rock Salt market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
  • 3 sampled export transactions for Sweden are summarized.
  • 10 export partner companies and 3 import partner companies are mapped for Rock Salt in Sweden.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • 0 export partner countries and 0 import partner countries are ranked.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-05-26.

Rock Salt Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Sweden

10 export partner companies are tracked for Rock Salt in Sweden. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Rock Salt export intelligence in Sweden, including 3 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 250100.
Scatter points are sampled from 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Rock Salt in Sweden

3 sampled Rock Salt transactions in Sweden include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Rock Salt sampled transaction unit prices by date in Sweden: 2026-01-21: 1.51 USD / kg, 2025-11-06: 8.46 USD / kg, 2025-10-30: 0.13 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporter 
2026-01-21FAL* **** ****** ****** **** **** **** **** ********* ****1.51 USD / kg (Sweden) (United States)
2025-11-06CON******* ** *** **** *** ******** ** ********8.46 USD / kg (Sweden) (Mexico)
2025-10-30BAG* ******** ******* **** ********** * * ** **** *****0.13 USD / kg (Sweden) (United States)

Top Rock Salt Export Suppliers and Companies in Sweden

Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 10 total export partner companies tracked for Rock Salt in Sweden. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(Sweden)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-26
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(Sweden)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-26
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Retail
(Sweden)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-06
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleOthersTrade
(Sweden)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-26
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Sweden)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-26
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 500M - 1B
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
(Sweden)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-26
Industries: Food Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Sweden Export Partner Coverage
10 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of Sweden export network depth for Rock Salt.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Rock Salt partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in Sweden.

Rock Salt Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Sweden: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners

3 import partner companies are tracked for Rock Salt in Sweden. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 51.9% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Rock Salt in Sweden

5 sampled Rock Salt import transactions in Sweden provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Rock Salt sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Sweden: 2026-03-31: 1.31 USD / kg, 2026-03-31: 1.03 USD / kg, 2026-03-16: 1.03 USD / kg, 2026-03-09: 1.10 USD / kg, 2026-03-08: 1.31 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporterOrigin 
2026-03-31Him****** **** **** * *** ***** ********* *** ****1.31 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2026-03-31Him****** **** **** * *** ***** ********* ******1.03 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2026-03-16Him****** **** **** * *** ***** ********* ******1.03 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2026-03-09Him****** ******* **** **** * *** ************ ** ******1.10 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2026-03-08Him****** **** **** * *** ***** ********* *** ****1.31 USD / kg (-) (-)-

Top Rock Salt Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Sweden

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 3 total import partner companies tracked for Rock Salt in Sweden. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(Sweden)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-26
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingOthers
(Sweden)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-26
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
(Sweden)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-29
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleOthersTrade
Sweden Import Partner Coverage
3 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Rock Salt in Sweden.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Rock Salt importers, distributors, and buyer networks in Sweden.

Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormBulk crystalline (solid)
Industry PositionIndustrial mineral / primary input

Raw Material

Market

Rock salt (sodium chloride/halite) in Sweden is primarily a winter-road maintenance input, with demand peaking during the October–April winter operations period. Trafikverket reports using roughly 200,000–230,000 tonnes of salt per year on state roads in recent years and has an explicit objective to reduce salt use due to environmental considerations. Sweden also has a consumer and food-industry market for table salt, where iodized salt is promoted as an important iodine source. Overall, the Swedish market is best characterized as import-dependent for bulk salt, with domestic activity concentrated in storage, distribution, and packaging.
Market RoleImport-dependent consumer market (winter road de-icing and food/retail uses)
Domestic RoleCritical winter road safety input and a staple food seasoning/ingredient; policy attention includes reducing road-salt use and promoting iodized salt for iodine intake.
Market GrowthMixed (recent years / medium-term)winter-demand driven but constrained by salt-reduction initiatives
SeasonalityStrong seasonal demand peak in winter (approximately October to April) linked to winter road maintenance operations.

Specification

Primary VarietyHalite (rock salt / sodium chloride)
Physical Attributes
  • Particle size/fraction and cleanliness (insolubles) are key acceptance factors for road spreading performance under winter maintenance specifications.
Compositional Metrics
  • For iodized household salt in Sweden, the Swedish Food Agency states iodized household salt contains 50 micrograms iodine per gram of salt (label indicates whether iodized).
Grades
  • Road de-icing sodium chloride specified under SS-EN 16811-1:2016 (requirements and test methods).
  • Food-grade/table salt specifications vary by buyer and must meet EU food law and Swedish labeling expectations (including iodization where used).
Packaging
  • Bulk and big-bag formats for de-icing supply; smaller bags/retail packs for consumer and foodservice channels.

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Bulk salt supply (often imported) -> port terminal storage -> regional stockpiles/warehouses -> delivery to road maintenance depots -> spreading as dry salt or as brine
  • Food/retail salt -> packaging/labeling (including iodization where applicable) -> retail and foodservice distribution
Freight IntensityHigh
Transport ModeSea

Risks

Logistics HighSeasonal winter-road demand (Oct–Apr) makes timely bulk availability a critical safety and service requirement; supply disruption or insufficient pre-winter stocks can immediately constrain winter maintenance operations and contractual service levels.Secure pre-winter inventory at port terminals/depots, diversify origins and ports of entry, and maintain contingency supply contracts for peak-winter periods.
Environmental Compliance MediumRoad-salt use faces environmental scrutiny (including sensitivity around water sources), and policy/operational pressure to reduce salt application can affect demand patterns, product specifications (e.g., brine vs. dry), and permissible application areas.Align offers with salt-reduction practices (brine capability, optimized spreading), and map sensitive zones near water intakes in customer operating areas.
Regulatory Compliance MediumFood/retail salt placed on the Swedish market must meet EU food compliance and Swedish labeling expectations; iodization positioning requires accurate labeling and formulation control to avoid non-compliance or recall risk.Implement batch-level specification control (iodine where applicable), maintain documentation for labeling substantiation, and perform periodic third-party verification testing.
Logistics MediumBulk freight and port-handling cost volatility can materially impact delivered cost for this high-bulk/low-value commodity, especially when demand spikes ahead of winter.Use forward freight/handling arrangements where feasible, optimize shipment sizes and storage, and build pricing clauses linked to freight/handling indices for seasonal contracts.
Sustainability
  • Environmental impacts from road salt (chloride load) and protection of water sources; Trafikverket highlights environmental requirements and identifies conflict points with water intakes as part of salt-reduction work.
  • Shift toward optimized application methods (e.g., increased use of salt solution/brine) to reduce total salt consumption while maintaining road safety.

FAQ

When is rock salt demand highest in Sweden?Demand is most seasonal for winter road maintenance, with peak operational focus during the October–April winter period when Trafikverket and contractors plough and perform anti-skid measures.
What standard is commonly referenced for road de-icing sodium chloride in Sweden?Sweden adopts the European standard SS-EN 16811-1:2016, which specifies requirements and test methods for sodium chloride used for spreading on roads in winter maintenance.
What iodine level is stated for iodized household salt in Sweden?The Swedish Food Agency states that iodized household salt contains 50 micrograms of iodine per gram of salt, and packaging indicates whether the salt is iodized.

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