Mejai Salt ExtractionNatural salt from Zarzis
De-icing salt, road salt and industrial NaCl, produced by solar evaporation on Sebkhet Boujmal, southeastern Tunisia, and shipped in bulk.
MSE Ltd, on Sebkhet Boujmal
MSE Ltd is a new company devoted to the production and export of natural salts, located on Sebkhet Boujmal of Zarzis, southeastern Tunisia. It produces more than 400 thousand tons of pure NaCl per year, and bulk production and sales start in 2024.
The area
The area surrounding Zarzis has high temperatures throughout the year and low rainfall. These conditions promote the evaporation of brine and, consequently, the crystallization of salt.
Pure solar NaCl
Made by evaporation of sea water in Sebkhet Boujmal of Zarzis, southeastern Tunisia, one of the most important Sebkha in Tunisia. Its surface area covers about 1200 hectares.
Road salt
De-icing salt in bulk for roads, airports and municipalities.
Industrial salt
Bulk NaCl for chemical and industrial processing.
Curing salt
Bulk NaCl for curing and preservation.
Raw NaCl samples, collected and analyzed by SGS certified laboratories, have shown excellent quality.
How we make our salt
Extraction
We collect water from Bahiret El Bibane, which has a salinity twice that of seawater.
Evaporation
The water evaporates naturally in ponds under the effect of the sun and wind.
Treatment
The salt is harvested, then processed for its various applications.
Logistic advantages
Our saltworks is 30 km from the port of Zarzis, one of the most important ports in Tunisia, which facilitates logistics.
Bahiret El Bibane brine has a stable salinity throughout the year, which ensures an inexhaustible natural brine.
The saltworks in pictures
Partnership and marketing
MSE Ltd offers partnership and marketing opportunities for local and international investors, customers, and distributors, with exclusive privileges for select customers to secure a full or partial share of production.
News
We are pleased to announce that our company is ISO 9001:2015 certified. This certification reflects our commitment to rigorous quality management, continuous improvement of our processes, and customer satisfaction.
Get in touch
General Manager: Mourad Mejai
67 Rue Alain Savary, 1002 Tunis, Tunisia
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00 · Sat 08:00–14:00
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