Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Natural barium sulphate (barytes). In 2023, Natural barium sulphate (barytes) were the world's 2162nd most traded product, with a total trade of $955M. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Natural barium sulphate (barytes) grew by 3.37%, from $924M to $955M. Trade in Natural barium sulphate (barytes) represent 0.0042% of total world trade.
Natural barium sulphate (barytes) are a part of Barium Sulphate.
Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Natural barium sulphate (barytes) were India ($248M), China ($142M), Morocco ($131M), Laos ($71.1M), and Turkey ($56.5M).
Imports In 2023 the top importers of Natural barium sulphate (barytes) were United States ($280M), Saudi Arabia ($136M), Argentina ($40.8M), Netherlands ($30M), and Italy ($28.1M).
Ranking Natural barium sulphate (barytes) ranks 4137th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Natural barium sulphate is used in the manufacturing industry as a component in paints, inks, and varnishes. It is also used in the production of paper, textiles, and plastics, as well as in oil drilling. A barium salt, combined with a sulfuric acid solution, is used to form a white barium sulfate precipitate.