Our History

Our journey in chemical manufacturing has been marked by continuous growth, innovation, and commitment to excellence.

1950

FORMATION OF THE PREDECESSOR ENTITY

China National Salt Industry Company, the predecessor of CNSIC, was established under the direct administration of the Central Ministry of Trade.

1954

INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT CO-OPERATION

The company began to operate in conjunction with the National Salt Administration to build a unified industry management system.

1964

NATIONAL SALT INDUSTRY TRUST LAUNCH

Approved by the State Council, a national salt industry trust was formed to oversee unified nationwide salt operations.

CULTURAL REVOLUTION ERA

TEMPORARY DISSOLUTION OF CENTRALIZED MANAGEMENT

The national salt industry trust was dissolved during the period, suspending centralized oversight of the salt sector.

1980

REINSTATEMENT OF CORE OPERATIONAL BODIES

China National Salt Industry Corporation and the National Salt Administration were re-established to resume industry management and market activities.

1988

ADMINISTRATIVE CORPORATION TRANSFORMATION

The State Council abolished the National Salt Administration and authorized China National Salt Industry Corporation to manage the industry, establishing it as an administrative corporation.

2000

MARKET-ORIENTED TRANSITION INITIATIVE

Decoupled from the State Bureau of Light Industry, the company shifted from administrative management to commercial enterprise operations.

2013

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE & JOINT-STOCK REFORM

Launched standardized board construction and established the first Board of Directors. In December, China National Salt Industry Co., Ltd. was founded in partnership with seven industry peers.

2017

STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK DEFINITION

The 3rd Party Congress adopted the "Innovation, Reform, Competition, Win-Win" operational guidelines, setting the goal of becoming "a national salt company plus an outstanding chemical enterprise" and achieving record economic performance.

2018

CORPORATE RESTRUCTURING & OFFICIAL REBRANDING

Completed restructuring from a wholly state-owned enterprise to a single-member state-owned company, officially renamed China National Salt Industry Group Co., Ltd. (CNSIC).