Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Natural barium sulphate (barytes). In 2022, Natural barium sulphate (barytes) were the world's 2334th most traded product, with a total trade of $892M. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Natural barium sulphate (barytes) grew by 38%, from $646M to $892M. Trade in Natural barium sulphate (barytes) represent 0.0038% of total world trade.
Natural barium sulphate (barytes) are a part of Barium Sulphate.
Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Natural barium sulphate (barytes) were India ($230M), China ($155M), Morocco ($123M), Turkey ($53.5M), and Netherlands ($39.5M).
Imports In 2022 the top importers of Natural barium sulphate (barytes) were United States ($257M), Saudi Arabia ($73.2M), Kuwait ($69M), Netherlands ($41.8M), and Argentina ($33.1M).
Ranking Natural barium sulphate (barytes) ranks 4273rd 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.