Natural animal lick salt blocks are solid blocks of Himalayan pink salt that livestock lick to get the salt and trace minerals they need. Bought wholesale, they are pressed or carved from rock salt mined in Pakistan's Salt Range, packed in cartons and pallets, and shipped in bulk to feed distributors, dairy farms and farm-supply stores. This guide covers wholesale prices, block sizes, quality checks, packaging and how to import them direct from Pakistan.
Pakistan is the only source of genuine Himalayan pink salt in the world. Our guide to where pink salt comes from explains the Salt Range mines, and our guide to Himalayan salt lick blocks for livestock covers how farmers use them on the farm. This guide is the wholesale side of the same product: buying in bulk, what it costs, and how to import it.
What Are Natural Animal Lick Salt Blocks?
A natural animal lick salt block is a solid block of pink rock salt, made without additives or binders. It is produced in two ways: salt is compressed into uniform bricks, or large lumps are hand-carved into blocks, often with a rope or a center hole so the block can hang in a feeder. Animals lick the block when they need salt, which makes it a slow, self-regulating mineral supplement. The pink colour comes from trace minerals in the rock, and the blocks are used for cattle, sheep, goats and horses.
Wholesale buyers are usually feed distributors, farm-supply wholesalers, dairy cooperatives and export traders. They buy by the pallet or the container and resell the blocks to farms and retailers, often under their own brand. If you are new to the product, start with our guide to what natural salt is — it explains the difference between natural rock salt and refined table salt.
Why Buy Lick Blocks Wholesale Instead of Retail?
Buying wholesale cuts the unit price in three ways. First, you pay the exporter's price instead of a retailer's margin. Second, larger orders spread the fixed costs — compression, wrapping, cartons and pallets — across more blocks. Third, a direct order lets you choose the block size, shape and packaging instead of taking whatever a shop stocks. For a distributor, the margin between the wholesale price and the farm-gate price is the business; for a large dairy farm, bulk buying keeps the whole herd supplied without repeated small orders.
There is also a supply reason. Lick blocks are a steady, repeat product — farms reorder them all year — so a distributor who holds stock can serve customers without waiting on a shipment each time. Our wholesale price guide shows how the price changes with order size and grade, and our exporter guide explains how to buy direct from Pakistan without a middleman.
What Sizes and Weights Do Wholesale Lick Blocks Come In?
Wholesale lick blocks are sold by weight, and the common sizes are the ones farms already use. The table below shows the sizes our livestock lick blocks guide lists, and what each size is best for.
| Size |
Shape |
Best For |
| 2.5 kg |
Small lump or brick |
Sheep, goats and small herds; trial orders |
| 5 kg |
Square brick with center hole |
Cattle and general farm use — the standard size |
| 10 kg |
Square brick with center hole |
Large herds and dairy farms |
| 20 kg+ |
Large lump |
Ranches and bulk feedlots; longest lasting |
The 5 kg and 10 kg square bricks with a center hole are the standard wholesale sizes because they fit the metal and plastic feeders farms already use. Smaller 2.5 kg blocks suit sheep and goats and work well as a first or trial order. If you are ordering for the first time, a mixed pallet — mostly 5 kg with some 10 kg — lets your customers choose without you holding four separate sizes.
How Much Do Wholesale Lick Blocks Cost?
Wholesale lick blocks are priced per metric ton, FOB Karachi. The table below uses the indicative 2026 price bands from our wholesale price guide — the same bands we use for every bulk quote.
| Product |
Form |
Indicative FOB Price (per metric ton) |
| Animal Lick Blocks |
Compressed or carved lumps |
$250 – $350 USD |
| Raw Rock Salt Lumps |
Unprocessed, mined rocks |
$90 – $120 USD |
| Edible Fine Pink Salt |
Double washed, mesh sorted |
$150 – $240 USD |
| Salt Tiles & Bricks |
Machine cut, polished shapes |
$350 – $500 USD |
Lick blocks cost more per ton than raw rock salt because of the work in them: the salt is compressed or carved, shaped, wrapped and cartoned. The exact price moves with four things — block size, order quantity, packaging and private labelling. A 20-tonne order of standard 5 kg blocks in plain cartons costs less per ton than a 2-tonne order of mixed sizes with printed private-label boxes. Always ask for a written quote for your exact specification; the bands above are a starting point, not a fixed price. For the full breakdown of how grades and processing change the price, see our wholesale price guide.
Compressed or Carved: Which Type Should You Order?
Lick blocks come in two types, and the right one depends on who will sell or use them. Compressed blocks are salt pressed into uniform bricks. Carved blocks are lumps cut by hand from large rock salt pieces. Both are 100% natural salt with no binders — the difference is shape, density and looks.
| Feature |
Compressed Blocks |
Carved Lumps |
| Shape |
Uniform bricks, same size and weight |
Natural, irregular shapes |
| Density |
Very dense, dissolves slowly |
Dense, dissolves at a natural rate |
| Hanging |
Center hole for feeders |
Rope through the lump |
| Best for |
Retail shelves, distributors, export |
Direct farm use, rustic presentation |
| Price |
Slightly higher (pressing and moulding) |
Slightly lower (less processing) |
Distributors usually order compressed blocks because every block looks the same on a shelf and weighs the same in a carton, which makes pricing and packing simple. Farms buying direct often prefer carved lumps with a rope because they hang easily in a barn and cost a little less. If you are unsure, order compressed 5 kg bricks — they are the safest all-round choice for resale.
How Can You Check Lick Block Quality Before Ordering in Bulk?
Before you place a bulk order, check the product the same way a buyer at the mine would. Ask the supplier for a sample first — a genuine exporter will send one. Then check these five things:
- Colour: the block should be a natural pink to deep rose, with visible mineral variation. A block that is pure white or an even, dyed-looking pink is not natural Himalayan salt.
- Hardness: the block should feel dense and solid, not crumbly. Pressed blocks hold their shape; a block that sheds grains in your hand will dissolve too fast in the field.
- No additives: a natural lick block is 100% salt — no binders, no glue, no added colour. Ask the supplier to confirm this in writing.
- Moisture: the block should be dry. Salt stored damp goes soft and loses weight, which is money lost on a per-ton order.
- Origin documents: ask where the salt was mined and for the batch or mine documentation. A supplier with real mine access can show it; a trader usually cannot. Our exporter guide has a five-check verification list for exactly this.
If the sample passes, ask for the lab or quality report for the batch you will receive, and agree in writing what happens if the delivered blocks do not match the sample. That one clause prevents most bulk-order disputes.
What Is the Minimum Order Quantity and How Are Blocks Packed?
Minimum order quantity (MOQ) varies by supplier, block size and packaging, so there is no single number. Export orders usually start at pallet or container quantities — a supplier will quote an MOQ for your exact block size and destination, and smaller trial orders are often possible at a higher per-ton price. Ask for the MOQ in writing with the quote, and check whether mixed sizes count toward one order.
Packing follows a standard pattern. Each block is shrink-wrapped, then packed in cartons, then stacked on pallets and strapped for container loading. The shrink wrap keeps moisture out, the cartons protect the blocks in transit, and pallets make unloading fast at the destination. Private-label cartons and printed bags are available — the supplier packs under your brand, and you supply the artwork. For our full product range and packaging options, see our products page, or contact us for a quote on your specification.
How Do You Import Lick Blocks from Pakistan?
Importing lick blocks from Pakistan follows the same steps as any bulk salt order. The process is straightforward once you know it:
- Request a quote with the block size, quantity, packaging and destination port.
- Ask for a sample and check it against the quality list above.
- Confirm the proforma invoice and the trade term — FOB Karachi or CIF your port — using the ICC Incoterms rules so both sides mean the same thing.
- Agree payment terms and place the order.
- Production and inspection: the blocks are pressed or carved, packed and checked before loading.
- Shipping and documents: the exporter provides the commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and bill of lading. The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) publishes export procedures and market information for Pakistani exporters.
- Customs clearance at your port, then delivery to your warehouse or customers.
Most of the salt comes from the Khewra Salt Mine in Punjab — the second-largest salt mine in the world, discovered in 326 BC — and our guide to where pink salt comes from explains the mines behind every shipment. Our guide to how many pink salt mines there are in the world shows why Pakistan is the only source of genuine Himalayan salt. If you want a supplier who controls the chain from mine to ship, our exporter guide explains what to look for — and you can contact us for a quote.