NEW YORK — December 10, 2024 — The United States calcium chloride market reached 1,810.38 thousand tons in 2024, with de-icing standing as the largest application segment. The 2024–2025 winter season exposed critical vulnerabilities in North American road-salt supply chains when American Rock Salt failed to meet surge commitments across New York, shipping 2.1 million tonnes yet still falling short of municipal requirements.
Calcium chloride's effectiveness at temperatures as low as -32°C made it the preferred alternative for state departments of transportation and private contractors managing icy highways, streets, and airport runways. Hydrated solid forms—flakes and pellets—dominated the market due to easier storage, transport, and application compared to liquid grades.
Natural brine remained the leading raw material, sourced primarily from brine wells and salt lakes in Michigan and Utah. Industrial-grade product accounted for the majority of consumption, driven by road maintenance, oilfield operations, and construction curing.
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