Rock Salt

Industrial Grade Rock Salt

Also known as: Industrial Grade Rock Salt, Khewra Industrial grade

April 2, 2024 · 6 min read

Table of Contents
  1. 1. Overview
  2. 2. Grade profile
  3. 3. Export from Pakistan
  4. 4. Mineral Profile
  5. 5. Best Uses
  6. 6. Quick Facts
  7. 7. FAQ

Quick answer

Industrial Grade Rock Salt is rock salt (halite) — export grade from Khewra Salt Mine, Punjab, Pakistan. Mild rock-salt mineral profile typical of Himalayan halite.

Key takeaways

  • Industrial Grade Rock Salt is rock salt (halite) — export grade from Khewra Salt Mine, Punjab, Pakistan.
  • Industrial Grade Rock Salt is sorted for mixed pink and grey appearance and 0.2–5 mm industrial mesh options.
  • Material is consolidated at Khewra, moved by road to Karachi for container stuffing, and shipped under your chosen incoterm.

These grades are sorted from different colour seams and depths at Khewra, Pakistan's primary Himalayan salt mine. Export volumes leave via Karachi under FOB or CNF terms.

Formation: Ancient Permian-era evaporite deposit

Grade profile

Industrial Grade Rock Salt is sorted for mixed pink and grey appearance and 0.2–5 mm industrial mesh options. Common applications: Chemical, de-icing, non-food industrial. FOB pricing from Pakistan starts around $0.08/kg — contact Saltrado for current rates and lot availability.

Export from Pakistan

Material is consolidated at Khewra, moved by road to Karachi for container stuffing, and shipped under your chosen incoterm. Certificate of origin, packing list, and pre-shipment photos are available on request.

Mineral Profile

Composition per 100g for industrial grade rock salt. Values vary by harvest location and depth.

MineralContent (g/100g)
sodium36.5
chloride58.5
calcium0.15
potassium0.2
magnesium0.1
iron0.05
zinc0.001
Trace minerals84+

Best Uses for Industrial Grade Rock Salt

Recommended for

  • Chemical
  • de-icing
  • non-food industrial

Not ideal for

  • Iodized table salt replacement without relabelling
  • Pharmaceutical use without separate specs

Chef's tip: Specify mesh size and moisture max on your PO. Food-contact grades are processed on dedicated lines at Khewra.

Quick Facts

OriginKhewra Salt Mine, Punjab, Pakistan
ColorMixed pink and grey
TypeRock salt (halite) — export grade
Harvest methodCrushed and screened from Khewra mine seams
Grain sizes0.2–5 mm industrial
Price rangeFOB from $0.08/kg — quote for current rate

Health note: Export grades are rock salt for food, spa, or industrial use per specification — not a supplement. Sodium chloride remains the dominant component.

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Industrial Grade Rock Salt FAQ

Typical export MOQ is 2000 kg for this grade. Smaller trial lots may be quoted LCL.

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