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.
| Mineral | Content (g/100g) |
|---|---|
| sodium | 36.5 |
| chloride | 58.5 |
| calcium | 0.15 |
| potassium | 0.2 |
| magnesium | 0.1 |
| iron | 0.05 |
| zinc | 0.001 |
| Trace minerals | 84+ |
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
| Origin | Khewra Salt Mine, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Color | Mixed pink and grey |
| Type | Rock salt (halite) — export grade |
| Harvest method | Crushed and screened from Khewra mine seams |
| Grain sizes | 0.2–5 mm industrial |
| Price range | FOB 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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