How much barite does Laos produce and export?
Laos is the nullth largest producer of barite: 260,000 tonnes in 2025, 3% of the world's 8.7 million tonnes (USGS MCS). It is the 4th largest exporter by value: $101.8 million in 2024, 11% of world exports of natural barite (HS 251110) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Saudi Arabia, which takes 42% of its barite exports by value.
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Laos's barite production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 260,000 tonnes | 3% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
Laos's barite exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | $101.8 million | 11% | 846,630 t | $120 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 251110 (Natural barium sulphate (barytes)).
Where Laos's barite goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Laos's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $43M | 42% |
| United States | $24M | 23% |
| Argentina | $14M | 14% |
| Kuwait | $10M | 9.8% |
| Thailand | $7M | 6.5% |
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "Laos barite: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/LAO/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.