Pure Vacuum-Dried (PVD) Salt is a high-purity form of salt that goes through a vacuum-drying process to remove moisture and other contaminants. PVD salt is commonly employed in applications demanding high purity and consistency. Industries like food processing, pharmaceuticals, and chemical production are major applications of PVD salt where high-quality sodium chloride is necessary. Additionally, PVD salt plays a critical role in specialty salt production, including applications in industries like textile and water treatment.
During the first quarter of 2025, PVD salt prices were somewhat stable, but conditions in some areas, notably Sri Lanka, demonstrated underlying weaknesses in the supply chain. The salt industry was impacted by a deficit in Sri Lanka, so the government allowed imports of significant amounts of non-iodized salt to stabilize the domestic market. Sri Lanka's use of solar evaporation for salt production rendered the industry most vulnerable to weather disturbances. This production deficit resulted in a boost in demand for imports from surrounding nations, especially India. Globally, the trend for PVD salt prices was predominantly range-bound in the first quarter.
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