Pakistani's Pink Salt Reserves and Export Potential

Pakistan’s exports of pink salt to the world surged after the slowdown of COVID-19 and have reached $59.67 million. According to the Economic Survey in Pakistan 2020-21, the overall production of the mining industry declined during FY2020-21, but rock and pink salt production rose by 5.44%. Pink salt is a natural treasure for Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC), Pakistan has the world's largest rock-pink salt reserves, an estimated 22.2 billion tons. Three varieties of salt reserves, including white (sodium chloride), pink (iron), and red (magnesium), are produced in Pakistan. The salt mines are in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces, including Khewra, Makrach, Warcha, Kalabagh, Jatta, B-Kheel, and Karak rock salt mines.