8 Countries that Produce the Most Salt in the World

2. United States

37,200,000 metric tons

The US production of salt accounts for about 15% of the global salt production, putting it in the second spot on our list of the 8 countries that produce the most salt in the world. But of all its produce, the US only uses 5% of its total production for food-grade salt uses; 95% of all the salt it produces is used in chemical processes (i.e. chlorine production) and de-icing icy roads.

Countries that Produce the Most Salt in the World