Salt exports set to surge as Bangladesh seeks alternatives

Speculation among salt traders about a potential surge in salt exports to Bangladesh has intensified recently, driven by political developments in Bangladesh and environmental factors affecting salt production in India, the largest supplier to the Bangladeshi market. Industry insiders report a noticeable increase in quotation requests from Bangladeshi traders, largely due to Bangladesh's recent relaxation of trade policies. This policy shift is expected to facilitate smoother and more favourable trade terms for salt (sodium chloride) imports. "The relaxed trade policy has certainly opened new doors for us," said Bangladeshi traders Onik Chowdhury and Mahmudur Rashid while talking to The Express Tribune. "We're seeing a significant rise in demand for salt, and it's becoming clear that the policy shift is playing a crucial role in this trend."