How much barite does India produce and export?
India is the largest producer of barite: 3 million tonnes in 2025, 34% of the world's 8.7 million tonnes (USGS MCS). It is the largest exporter by value: $166.9 million in 2024, 18% of world exports of natural barite (HS 251110) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Saudi Arabia, which takes 35% of its barite exports by value.
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India's barite production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 million tonnes | 34% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
India's barite exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $166.9 million | 18% | 1.8 million t | $93 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 251110 (Natural barium sulphate (barytes)).
Where India's barite goes
| Destination | Value | Share of India's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $58M | 35% |
| United States | $54M | 32% |
| United Arab Emirates | $20M | 12% |
| Kuwait | $8M | 4.9% |
| Thailand | $6M | 3.3% |
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "India barite: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/IND/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.