8 Countries that Produce the Most Salt in the World

5. Canada

10,800,000 metric tons

Canada has the largest operating salt mine in the world. Located in the town of Goderich, four hours from downtown Toronto, the Goderich mine is 533 meters deep underground. The mind produces mostly salt used in roads; a separate brine extracting facility produces food-grade salt. This salt mine and the smaller ones in operation in the area tap into an ancient underground seabed.

Countries that Produce the Most Salt in the World