Salt Group situation report

Number eight - 16 February 2026

1. Current stock held by local authorities, trunk road operating companies and in strategic reserve is 395,730 tonnes. (This compares with current stock at 17 February last year of 423,529 tonnes).
2. Salt on order by local authorities and trunk road operating companies is 34,132  
3. Salt being pursued/on order for strategic reserve is 0
4. Total for salt in stock and on order is 429,862 (This compares with salt in stock and on order at 17 February last year of 446,002 tonnes)
5. Total declared salt usage for winter season 2025-26 to date is 285,882 tonnes (This compares with salt usage at 17 February last year of 292,667 tonnes).
6. National Strategic Salt Stock totalling 45,126 tonnes is currently in stock at various depots throughout Scotland.