Published industrial salt rates
India Salt publishes an ex-refinery catalogue price instead of hiding every transaction behind a lead form. The displayed goods price includes generic packing where applicable and loading. Freight is extra and may be arranged at actual cost or by the buyer.
Prices can change as production, input, packaging and transport conditions change. Use the date shown on the product page and calculate the current order before issuing a purchase order.
| Format | 1–99 MT | 100–499 MT | 500–1,999 MT | 2,000–10,000 MT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial salt, loose | ₹3,250/MT | ₹3,150/MT | ₹3,050/MT | ₹2,950/MT |
| Industrial salt, 25 kg or 50 kg bags | ₹3,950/MT | ₹3,850/MT | ₹3,750/MT | ₹3,650/MT |
Five factors that change the landed price
First, chemistry: a tighter limit or certified grade can require different raw material, refining, segregation or testing. Second, packing: loose loading avoids bag cost, while 25 kg bags can require more material and handling than 50 kg bags. Third, order size: larger production and dispatch lots can reduce the unit cost.
Fourth, freight: distance alone is not enough. Vehicle availability, season, route restrictions, tolls, return-load economics, loading time and detention can all move the delivered rate. Fifth, acceptance: third-party sampling, special certificates, palletisation or staged deliveries add cost even when the base salt is unchanged.
- Compare ex-refinery with ex-refinery, or delivered with delivered.
- Normalize the rate to one metric tonne and the same moisture/quality basis.
- List packing, liner, printing, pallet and unloading scope explicitly.
- Do not compare a spot trial with a committed monthly programme as if they are identical orders.
A useful quote is auditable
A procurement comparison should show the basic salt rate, packaging, freight, testing, taxes if any, delivery basis, validity, lead time and payment terms in separate fields. That prevents a low headline rate from becoming a higher invoice after transport or special packing is added.
Salt under HSN 2501 is listed as nil-rated under GST by CBIC. Related services and non-salt items should still be described correctly on the commercial documents rather than being assumed to follow the product rate.
Buyer questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum order on India Salt?
The published catalogue accepts whole-metric-tonne quantities from 1 MT. For larger or repeating requirements, buyers can use the same product page to calculate the goods value and start with a capped deposit.
Are packing and freight included?
Generic packing and loading are included in the displayed product price. Freight is confirmed at actual cost after the order, or the buyer may arrange a transporter. Custom packaging is quoted separately at actual cost.
Is GST charged on salt in India?
Salt under HSN 2501 is listed at a nil GST rate by CBIC. Buyers should still ensure the invoice description, HSN and any bundled services match the actual transaction.
Why is loose industrial salt cheaper than bagged salt?
Loose supply removes the bag and bagging operation. It is only economical when the buyer can receive and protect bulk material without creating extra handling, loss or contamination cost.
Does the online rate include delivery?
No. The displayed rate is ex-refinery. Freight is confirmed at actual cost after the order, or the buyer can nominate a transporter.
Primary references
Official sources used on this page
Standards and regulations can change. Follow the linked authority and verify the current requirement for the actual contract.
- GST rates: salt under HSN 2501Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs
- Industrial-grade salt numerical reference tableSalt Commissioner Organisation, Government of India