According to domestic customs data, in April 2025, China imported 1.38 million tons of raw salt, an increase of 43.9% year-on-year; The export of raw salt was 23,000 tons, a rise of 62.8% year-on-year. From January to April, China imported 5.372 million tons of raw salt, year-on-year rise of 51.7%; The export of raw salt was 260,000 tons, an increase of 86.3% year-on-year.

In April 2025, the main source of raw salt imports: India 1.024 million tons, accounting for 74.2%; 293,000 tons in Australia, accounting for 21.2%; Mexico has 57,000 tons, accounting for 4.1%. The main export areas: South Korea, 07,000 tons, accounting for 31.3%; Honduras is 4,000 tons, accounting for 15.8%; Russia has 3,000 tons, accounting for 12.8%.