Omani Salt Shift to Billion-Dollar Investment
The Omani salt industry is experiencing significant development, shifting from a traditional craft reliant on natural evaporation to a promising investment sector valued at over one billion dollars. Modern projects focus on producing high-purity salt and industrial salt, with an annual export of around 30,000 tons to international markets and meeting domestic demand, particularly from the oil and chemical industries. Plans include exploiting resources in the Al Wusta Governorate and establishing factories in Mahout, targeting an annual production of approximately 1.5 million tons of salt. These initiatives leverage solar evaporation techniques and benefit from a strategic location near the Port of Dhow, ensuring high competitiveness and global export opportunities. The salt sector aims to achieve economic diversification through environmentally sustainable projects and private investments, while adhering to environmental regulations and sustainable development principles.
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