How much barite does China produce and export?
China is the 2nd largest producer of barite: 2.2 million tonnes in 2025, 25% of the world's 8.7 million tonnes (USGS MCS). It is the 2nd largest exporter by value: $150.4 million in 2024, 16% of world exports of natural barite (HS 251110) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is the United States, which takes 28% of its barite exports by value.
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China's barite production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2.2 million tonnes | 25% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
China's barite exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $150.4 million | 16% | 830,170 t | $181 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 251110 (Natural barium sulphate (barytes)).
Where China's barite goes
| Destination | Value | Share of China's exports |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $43M | 28% |
| Saudi Arabia | $16M | 10% |
| South Korea | $11M | 7.3% |
| Netherlands | $11M | 7% |
| Italy | $10M | 6.8% |
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "China barite: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/CHN/barite/ (CC BY 4.0). Rankings count only countries reporting to the sources named; this page is shown only for top-five producers or exporters with at least 3% of the world total. Report an issue with this page.