How much barite does Mexico produce and export?
Mexico is the 5th largest producer of barite: 300,000 tonnes in 2025, 3.4% of the world's 8.7 million tonnes (USGS MCS). It is the nullth largest exporter by value: $39 million in 2024, 4.2% of world exports of natural barite (HS 251110) (CEPII BACI).
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Mexico's barite production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 300,000 tonnes | 3.4% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
Mexico's barite exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $39 million | 4.2% | 247,935 t | $157 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 251110 (Natural barium sulphate (barytes)).
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