How much barite does Morocco produce and export?
Morocco is the 3rd largest producer of barite: 1 million tonnes in 2025, 11% of the world's 8.7 million tonnes (USGS MCS). It is the 3rd largest exporter by value: $139.7 million in 2024, 15% of world exports of natural barite (HS 251110) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is the United States, which takes 32% of its barite exports by value.
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Morocco's barite production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 million tonnes | 11% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
Morocco's barite exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | $139.7 million | 15% | 989,783 t | $141 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 251110 (Natural barium sulphate (barytes)).
Where Morocco's barite goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Morocco's exports |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $44M | 32% |
| Argentina | $19M | 13% |
| Turkey (Türkiye) | $17M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $9M | 6.6% |
| Spain | $9M | 6.1% |
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "Morocco barite: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/MAR/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.