Gourmet salt market is projected to register a CAGR of 6.17% during the forecast period due to the growing food service industry

Gourmet Salt Market is predicted to reach USD 0.6 billion at a CAGR of 6.17% during the forecast period:

Market Research Future (MRFR) has published a cooked research report on the “Gourmet Salt Market” that contains information from 2018 to 2030. The Gourmet Salt Market is estimated to register a CAGR of 6.17% during the forecast period of 2023 to 2030.

MRFR recognizes the following companies as the key players in the global Gourmet Salt Market— Morton Salt Inc. (US), Saltworks Inc. (US), Cargill Inc. (US), and Murray River Gourmet Salt (Australia)

Market Highlights

The global Gourmet Salt Market is accounted to register a CAGR of 6.17% during the forecast period and is estimated to reach USD 0.6 billion by 2030.

The gourmet salt market refers to the segment of the salt industry that focuses on producing and selling high-quality, specialty, or artisanal salts that are used primarily for culinary purposes. Gourmet salts are often considered to have unique flavors, textures, and appearances that can enhance the taste and presentation of dishes. These salts are typically produced using traditional methods or by incorporating natural additives to create a distinctive product.

Segment Analysis

The global Gourmet Salt Market has been segmented based Product Type, Category, Claim.

The gourmet salt market segmentation, based on product type, includes Himalayan salt, fleur de sel, sel gris, smoked & Roasted salt, flavored salt, and others. The Himalayan salt segment held the majority share in 2022 with respect to the gourmet salt market revenue. This is owing to the delicate use of Himalayan salt, together with direct consumption and cooking. It is present in stranded form and coarse grains form, which further puts its overall popularity.

The gourmet salt market segmentation, based on category, includes refined and unrefined. The un-refined segment dominated the market in 2022 and is projected to be the faster-growing segment during the study period, 2022-2030. This is because this salt is sourced from seawater and sold as unrefined. It involves very less or no chemical treatment, thereby leaving behind the natural minerals found in seawater. This type of salt offers a unique flavor and taste to the end product, which is mainly fetching the market growth of the un-refined segment across the world.

The gourmet salt market data has been bifurcated into organic, sodium-free/low sodium, and conventional. The organic segment dominated the market in 2022 and is projected to be the faster-growing segment during the forecast period, 2022-2030. Rising concerns for food safety among consumers are mainly fetching the organic segment globally. This salt is harvested from clean and pure salt beds and follows the proper production method by organic packaging. Though organic certification for salt does not use the same procedures as for botanicals, agriculture, or livestock. However, there are few organizations that have rigorous guidelines for the production of gourmet salt in their respective countries.

Regional Analysis

The global Gourmet Salt Market, based on region, has been divided into North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Rest of the World. Europe’s gourmet salt market accounted for USD 0.4 billion in 2022 and is expected to exhibit a significant CAGR growth during the forecast period. This is owing to increasing awareness of the health benefits of gourmet salt like Himalayan salt, which contains less sodium than ordinary table salt. Furthermore, the major countries studied in the market report are The U.S., Canada, France, Germany, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.

North America’s gourmet salt market accounts for the second-largest market share due to rising innovative edible items followed by distinct tastes relayed by gourmet salt in many delicacies are boosting the growth of the regional gourmet salt market. Further, the U.S. gourmet salt market held the largest market share, and the Canadian gourmet salt market was the fastest-growing market in the European region.

The Asia-Pacific Gourmet Salt Market is anticipated to rise at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period. This is to owe to uplifting living standards, emerging economies, surging demand for processed food, and health awareness behavior paired with evolution in food and beverage industries. Moreover, the China Gourmet Salt market held the fastest-growing market, and the India Gourmet Salt market was the largest market share in the region.

Key Findings of the Study

• The global Gourmet Salt Market is expected to reach USD 0.6 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.17% during the forecast period.


• The Asia-Pacific Gourmet Salt Market is anticipated to rise at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period. This is to owe to uplifting living standards, emerging economies, surging demand for processed food, and health awareness behavior paired with evolution in food and beverage industries.


• The gourmet salt market segmentation, based on product type, includes Himalayan salt, fleur de sel, sel gris, smoked & Roasted salt, flavored salt, and others. The Himalayan salt segment held the majority share in 2022 with respect to the gourmet salt market revenue.


• Morton Salt Inc. (US), Saltworks Inc. (US), Cargill Inc. (US), and Murray River Gourmet Salt (Australia)