What is industrial salt and how is it different from table salt?
Many people think that salt is the only white substance used in the kitchen, but the world of industrial salt is much wider. Industrial salt is actually salt whose degree of purity is different from table salt and iodized treatment has not been done on it. The purity of industrial salt is usually less than 99%, while table salt has a purity of more than 99.2%. This difference in purity and lack of iodine makes this type of salt not suitable for direct human consumption, but it is considered a valuable treasure for thousands of industrial applications.
The other main difference is in the granularity. Industrial salt in Iran is produced in various granulations, each of which is suitable for a specific industry. For example, coarser grains are used for drilling industries and smaller and powdery grains are used for textile industries or acid production. With a detailed understanding of these needs, Lavan Trading sorts and packs all types of granules with high precision to meet the exact needs of customers.
Types of granulation of industrial salt in Iran
Knowing the granulations is very important for buyers of industrial salt. In the Iranian market, these granulations are known by special names, which are:
1. Fishery salt (crusher)
This type of salt has very large grains that are larger than peas. Fishery salt is usually obtained after the initial crushing of rock salt and is considered one of the best-selling types of industrial salt. Its main application is in fisheries, water disinfection, resin recovery and cheese making industries. Lavan Trading supplies this product in high tonnages for domestic and export use.
2. sugar salt (mesh 110)
The grains of this salt are very similar to the grains of sugar and that is why it is known as sugar salt. This size is one of the most popular sizes in the oil and gas drilling industry. Due to its uniform size and lack of rapid agglomeration, sugar salt is an excellent choice for industries that require controlled solubility.
3. Oyster salt (mesh 120 and 130)
Mussel salt has the smallest grain size before turning into powder, and due to the shine of its grains, it is compared to pearls or oysters. This type of industrial salt is widely used in acidification, skin tanning and water purification industries. The quality of oyster salt offered by Lavan Trading is such that its humidity is kept as low as possible.
4. powdered salt (soft salt)
The last level of crushing rock salt is powdered salt. This salt is soft like flour and dissolves quickly in water. Animal and poultry feed production industries, chlorine production and some chemical industries are the main buyers of powdered salt. Of course, it is a little more difficult to store this salt due to high moisture absorption, which has been solved with the new Lavan commercial packaging.
Wide applications of industrial salt in various industries
The importance of industrial salt in Iran is beyond a simple mineral. This material is actually the gear wheel of many big industries. Without high-quality salt, many production lines stop.
- Oil drilling industry: Drilling mud needs salt to cool the drill bits and control the well pressure. Sugar and fish salt are widely used in this industry. As an oil country, Iran has a high domestic consumption in this field. Textile and dyeing industries: Salt water ponds are used to fix the color on fabric and fibers. High quality industrial salt makes dyeing uniform and durable.
- Water and sewage treatment: Salt is used to revive water-hardening resins in engine houses and urban treatment systems.
- Road and de-icing: In the cold seasons of the year, a mixture of sand and industrial salt is used to prevent road ice, which guarantees road safety.
- Chemical industries: Production Caustic soda, chlorine, sodium carbonate and many other basic chemicals are dependent on industrial salt.
The situation of salt mines in Iran
Iran is a paradise for geologists and salt miners. The presence of huge salt domes in the provinces of Semnan (Garmsar), Qom, Fars and Hormozgan has made Iran have a high potential in salt production and export. The city of Garmsar alone provides more than half of the country's salt, and the rock salt extracted from this area has a very high purity. With direct access to the best mines of Garmsar and other salt-rich places, Lavan Trading has the ability to supply rock salt with high purity (up to 98.5 percent), which is attractive to many foreign buyers.
Direct sale of industrial salt; Eliminating middlemen with Lawan Trading
One of the biggest challenges for buyers of industrial salt is the existence of many intermediaries in the market. Every middleman adds a percentage to the final price and finally the product reaches the final consumer or exporter at an exorbitant price. Selling salt directly from the factory door is a solution that Lawan Trading has provided for its customers.
By buying directly from Lavan Trading, you are practically connected to the mine and factory. This topic has several advantages:
Iran's industrial salt export; Opportunities and challenges
Export of industrial salt is one of the currency-earning fields for the country. Neighboring countries such as Iraq, Afghanistan, Turkey, UAE, Qatar and Russia are the main destinations of Iran's salt exports. Also, the demand for Iranian rock salt is increasing in countries like Georgia and India.
Why is Iran's salt export booming?
The high quality of Iranian rock salt and its competitive price due to low energy and labor costs have made Iranian salt unrivaled in the world markets. In addition, Iran's geographical location and access to open waters through southern ports and the Caspian Sea have provided the possibility of cheap sea transportation.
The role of Lawan trading in successful exports
Salt export is not only the sale of goods, but also requires expertise in customs affairs, export packaging (jumbobags and laminated bags) and logistics. Lavan Trading, with years of experience in the field of industrial salt export, manages all stages from extraction, crushing, standard packaging, loading, customs affairs and transportation to the final destination. Exported salt must be resistant to sea moisture and long transportation; For this reason, Lavan Trading uses high-quality big bags and protective layers so that the product reaches its destination safely.
The importance of packaging in the sale and export of salt
Packaging in the salt industry has a role beyond beauty. Salt is a moisture-absorbing substance, and if it is not properly packed, it will clump and lose its quality along the way. Especially in powdered and oyster salt, sensitivity to moisture is very high.
Lavan trading offers all kinds of packaging according to customer needs:
- Bags of 25 to 50 kg: Suitable for domestic use and smaller industries. The material of these bags is usually laminated to minimize moisture penetration.
- Big Bag: Big bags of one ton and one and a half ton that are ideal for export and sea transportation. These bags have forklift straps for easy handling in ports.
Livestock and decorative rock salt; Valuable by-products
In addition to crushed industrial salt, rock salt also has its own customers. Livestock rock salt, which is placed in the form of large stones in livestock farms, is a rich source for providing the nutrients needed by livestock and prevents livestock diseases. Also, colored salt stones (orange and red) found in Iran are used to make salt lampshades and salt treatment rooms and have decorative and therapeutic aspects. Along with industrial products, Lavan Trading also supplies this type of rock salt with the highest quality.
Factors affecting the price of industrial salt
The price of industrial salt in the market is not fixed and changes under the influence of various factors. Buyers should pay attention to these factors:
Why Lavan Trading is the first choice of industries?
Choosing a supplier of industrial salt is a strategic decision. Cooperation with an unreliable collection can cause problems in your production line with impure and low-quality salt or cause a delay in the delivery time. Lavan Trading, relying on the principles of customer orientation and quality orientation, brings you the following benefits:
- Unique variety: Any type of granulation you need, from rock salt to salt powder, is available in our product portfolio.
- Expert advice: If you do not know which type of salt is more suitable for your industry, Lavan experts will guide you to make the best choice with the lowest cost.
- Commitment to quality: All shipments are fully consistent with the original sample in terms of granularity and purity.
- Competitive price: We claim that by eliminating middlemen, we offer the best price of industrial salt compared to the quality provided.
final word
The salt industry in Iran has many hidden potentials. Whether you are a domestic producer looking to reduce raw material supply costs or a trader looking to export salt to international markets, choosing a reliable business partner is half the way to success. Industrial salt is not only a commodity, but the basis of many productions.
Having a complete supply chain, from mining to packaging and export, Lavan Trading is ready to meet your needs in the field of industrial salt, drilling salt, road salt, tanning salt and rock salt. We believe that selling is not the end of a deal, but the beginning of a commitment. To receive free advice, inquire about the daily price and place an order, contact Lavan's sales experts today and experience the difference in quality and service. Your trust is our capital and we will guard this trust by providing the best industrial salt of Iran.