Japan’s Mitsui to boost salt output in Australia to feed Asian demand

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KENTO HIRASHIMA

September 25, 2025 02:14 JST

TOKYO — Japanese trading house Mitsui & Co. said Wednesday that it will increase salt production at a site in Australia by 10% over the next few years, in a move aimed at meeting growing Asian demand.