How much barite does Kazakhstan produce and export?
Kazakhstan is the 4th largest producer of barite: 700,000 tonnes in 2025, 8% of the world's 8.7 million tonnes (USGS MCS). It is the nullth largest exporter by value: $28.9 million in 2024, 3.1% of world exports of natural barite (HS 251110) (CEPII BACI).
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Kazakhstan's barite production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 700,000 tonnes | 8% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
Kazakhstan's barite exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $28.9 million | 3.1% | 185,191 t | $156 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 251110 (Natural barium sulphate (barytes)).
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