Ahir Salt Industries - India

What Ahir Salt Industries - India does

Ahir Salt Industries is a Gujarat, India-headquartered manufacturer and direct exporter of salt and a diversified basket of agricultural commodities, operating since 1998 under founder Mr. Kiran Ahir. The company's flagship capability is its in-house salt refinery, equipped with modern plant and machinery plus a quality-assurance laboratory, producing Triple Refined Free Flow Iodized Salt, Tablet Salt, Pool Salt, Sea Salt, Animal Feed Salt and other industrial grades. Ahir holds the distinction of being the only Indian company exporting Food Grade Salt into the United States, implying possession of US food-safety regulatory clearances.

The business model is a sales-led, direct B2B export operation. From a single registered office in Gandhidham (Kandla, Kutch, Gujarat), the company ships into wholesale buyers, distributors and industrial customers across 65+ countries spanning the USA, UK and Europe, East/West/South Africa, Middle East-GCC, Far-East Asia and Australia-Pacific. Beyond salt, the firm has extended into adjacent commodities — animal feed meals (castor, cottonseed, rapeseed, soyabean), basmati and non-basmati rice, grains and flours (barley, millet, sorghum, wheat), a wide spice and seed range (cumin, fennel, fenugreek, turmeric, psyllium husk, etc.), and fresh fruits (Cavendish banana, Kesar mango, pomegranate).

Revenue is undisclosed; the firm operates with a very lean team of 11 employees and pursues growth primarily through geographic and product-line extension rather than disclosed M&A, external funding, or technology-driven differentiation. Marketing is minimal — a product-catalog website, basic social handles, and direct phone/email outreach — and the stated value proposition centers on quality, packaging reliability, on-time delivery and professional commitments across international buyers.

Name

Ahir Salt Industries - India

Legal name

Ahir Salt Industries

Website

https://ahirgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ahir Salt Industries is a Gujarat-headquartered Indian salt manufacturer and diversified agro-commodity exporter, founded in 1998, that directly exports salt, animal feed meals, rice, grains, spices and fresh fruits to wholesale buyers in 65+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Salt Manufacturing and Export

NAICS

Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing (3114)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFAJANAE

Salt & Salt-Based Seasonings (Sea Salt, Flake, Seasoned Salts)

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Ingredients & Additives/Seasons & Spices

Keywords

• Industrial salt manufacturing
• Agro commodity exports
• Food grade salt
• Animal feed meals
• Spice seed exports

Headquarters

HQ city

Gandhidham, Kandla, Kutch

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Salt Export: Manufacture and export of various salt products including Triple Refined Free Flow Iodized Salt, Tablet Salt, Pool Salt, Sea Salt, and Industrial Salt to international markets
2. Food and Agro Commodity Export: Export of other food and agro commodities including animal feed meals, grains, flour, seeds, spices, rice, and fruits to global markets

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Ahir Salt Industries is a manufacturer and exporter based in Gujarat, India. The company produces and exports multiple grades of salt including Triple Refined Free Flow Iodized Salt, Tablet Salt, Animal Feed Salt, Pool Salt, and Sea Salt. Beyond salt, it exports food and agro commodities such as animal feed meals, rice (basmati and non-basmati), grains and flours, seeds, spices, and fresh fruits to more than 65 countries worldwide.

Product overview

Ahir Salt Industries is a manufacturer and exporter of agricultural commodities from India. The company operates as a diversified commodity trader offering five core product categories: (1) Salt products including Refined Free Flow Iodised Salt, Tablet Salt, Animal Feed Salt, Pool Salt, and Sea Salt; (2) Animal Feed Meals including Castor Seed Extraction Meal, Cottonseed Meal, Rapeseed Meal, and Soyabean Meal; (3) Rice including Basmati and Non-Basmati varieties; (4) Grains and Flours including Barley, Green Millet, Sorghum, Whole Wheat, and Wheat Flours; and (5) Fresh Fruits including Cavendish Banana, Kesar Mango, and Pomegranate. The company also exports a wide range of Seeds and Spices. The group exports to over 65 countries worldwide, with operations headquartered in Gujarat, India.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Refined Free Flow Iodised Salt Triple refined free flow iodized salt manufactured for food grade applications, targeting food industry buyers in international markets.
• Tablet Salt Salt compressed into tablet form for industrial and food applications, supplied to B2B buyers internationally.
• Animal Feed Salt Salt formulated for use as a supplement in animal feed, sold to animal feed manufacturers and agricultural buyers.
• Pool Salt High-purity salt for swimming pool water treatment and maintenance, targeted at pool service and water treatment industries.
• Sea Salt Naturally harvested and processed sea salt for food and industrial use, exported to international B2B customers.
• Castor Seed Extraction Meal By-product of castor seed oil extraction used as organic fertilizer and animal feed supplement, exported to feed manufacturers.
• Cottonseed Meal Protein-rich feed supplement derived from cottonseed oil extraction, used for cattle, chicken, fish, horse, and pig feed.
• Rapeseed Meal High-protein animal feed meal with 36-38% protein content, suitable for monogastric animal diets and exported to feed producers.
• Soyabean Meal High-protein soybean meal (46% minimum protein) used commonly as feed for dairy cattle and other livestock.
• Basmati Rice Long-grain aromatic basmati rice including 1121 Basmati, PR 11/14, and Pusa varieties, exported to international food distributors and wholesalers.
• Non-Basmati Rice Non-aromatic rice varieties such as Sona Masoori, IR 64, and IR 8, supplied in steam, raw, and parboiled forms.
• Barley (Jav) Whole barley grain with medicinal properties, offered in hulled, pearled, and flake forms for human and animal consumption.
• Green Millet Pearl millet rich in protein, fiber, phosphorous, magnesium and iron, supplied for human food, poultry feed, and animal feed.
• Sorghum (Juvar) Sorghum grain cultivated in warm climates, supplied for human consumption and fodder applications.
• Wheat Flour (Maida) Refined wheat flour extracted from the inner white portion of wheat, used for traditional Indian flatbreads and bakery products.
• Wheat Flour Milled wheat flour with 11-12% protein content, used for rotis, parathas, and biscuits.
• Whole Wheat Premium quality wheat grains supplied for flour production and use in bread, biscuits, cookies, pasta, and alcoholic beverages.
• Yellow Corn (Maize) Yellow corn (maize) supplied for animal feed and human consumption, valued for its high nutritional content.
• Cavendish Banana G-9 Organic Cavendish G-9 bananas, 16-25 cm in length with 30-35 days shelf life, packed in 7Kg and 13Kg cartons for export.
• Kesar Mango Premium Kesar mangoes weighing 300-350 grams, hand-picked for freshness and exported to international fruit distributors.
• Pomegranate Red pomegranates weighing 250-350 grams, supplied for juice, syrup, and custard applications.
• Ajwain Seed Ajwain (carom/bishop's weed) seeds from Gujarat, valued for digestive and medicinal applications due to high thymol content.
• Cardamom (Elaichi) Aromatic cardamom spice from the ginger family, exported to the Middle East, Japan, and Russia.
• Chilli (Lal Mirch) Dried red chillies including paprika, cayenne, and bird chilli varieties used as spice, curry powder, and natural food colorant.
• Coriander Seed Coriander seeds (Dhania) supplied as a spice for garam masala and Indian curries, valued for culinary and medicinal applications.
• Cumin Seed (Jeera) Aromatic cumin seeds (Jeera) from the parsley family, integral to Indian curry making and pulse dishes.
• Dill Seed (Sowa) Dill seeds (Sowa) with a caraway-like flavor, used in culinary preparations and for digestive remedies.
• Fennel Seed Aromatic fennel seeds (Saunf) from the parsley family, supplied for culinary use with a pleasant odor and pungent flavor.
• Fenugreek Seed (Methi) Yellow-brown fenugreek seeds (Methi) used in curry, tea, and medicinal applications for cholesterol reduction and diabetes control.
• Mustard Seed Black Black mustard seeds supplied for pastes and sauces, with applications in rheumatism treatment and as a digestive aid.
• Psyllium Husk (Isabgol) Pure dietary fiber derived from psyllium seed husks with over 80% fiber content, used to support digestive health.
• Sesame Seed White, brown, and black sesame seeds with 48% oil content, supplied as one of the oldest oilseed crops from India.
• Turmeric (Haldi) Dried, cleaned, and polished turmeric rhizomes of Curcuma longa, supplied as a spice and for medicinal applications.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cargill Salt: Global food-ingredients giant with a sizeable salt business serving industrial and food customers worldwide. Comparable on food-grade salt and international distribution breadth, with much greater capital backing and global scale.
• Compass Minerals: US-listed producer of salt (highway deicing, pool, food) and plant nutrients. Comparable on industrial and pool salt product lines but Western-market focused and operating at materially larger scale.
• Morton Salt (K+S): North America's largest salt producer and global player under parent K+S AG. Comparable on product mix (food-grade, industrial, pool salt) but vastly larger scale and primarily Western-market focused.
• Adani Wilmar (Fortune): Indian food-ingredients powerhouse (Adani Group JV) with rice, edible oil and broad commodity exports. Comparable on Indian agro-commodity export footprint and international reach, though Adani Wilmar is vastly larger and more brand-led.

Direct peers

• Nirma Limited: Diversified Indian manufacturer with significant soda ash and salt operations in Gujarat. Comparable by geography (Gujarat hub) and overlap in industrial/food-grade salt, though Nirma is a far larger conglomerate with multiple consumer brands.
• Hindustan Salts Limited: Government of India-owned salt manufacturer producing industrial and food-grade salt from Rajasthan operations. Directly comparable by product category and Indian origin, though primarily domestic-market focused rather than export-driven like Ahir.
• Tata Salt (Tata Chemicals): India's largest branded salt manufacturer and part of the Tata Group. Directly comparable as a domestic salt manufacturer and exporter, though at materially greater scale and with a more consumer-branded focus than Ahir's export-led industrial/food-grade orientation.

Regional players

• Allana Group (Allana Sons): Large Indian exporter of meat, agro commodities and food ingredients to global markets. Comparable as a diversified Indian commodity exporter with broad international reach, though with a different product mix centred on meat.

Emerging players

• LT Foods (Daawat): Indian basmati rice exporter with global distribution under the Daawat brand. Comparable on Indian rice export to 65+ countries but with deeper branded-consumer focus and greater scale.
• KRBL Limited (India Gate): World's largest basmati rice exporter under the India Gate brand. Comparable on Indian rice export reach and Indian-origin commodity positioning, but with consumer-brand strength and far larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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