In 2023, global barite production reflected a diverse range of outputs among leading countries. China led production with 2.5429 million metric tons, despite a -2.59% year-on-year decrease. India followed closely with 2.3988 million metric tons, showing minimal fluctuation at 0.074%. Significant increases were seen in Morocco with 4.93% and Laos with a notable 16.52% rise. Conversely, Vietnam and Peru experienced sharp declines of -13.44% and -16.12%, respectively. Smaller producers like Germany, Argentina, and Guatemala also registered reductions in production by around -6.27%, -5.4%, and -16.88%.
Future trends to watch in global barite production include potential growth in countries with increasing outputs like Kazakhstan and Mexico, as well as monitoring declines in significant regions such as China and Vietnam. Production shifts due to mineral market demands, geopolitical factors, and technological advancements in mining will also be crucial to observe.
Top countries in Barite Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 2,542,900 | 2023 | -2.63% | -2.59% | View data |
| 2 | 2 India | 2,398,800 | 2023 | +3.1% | +0.074% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Morocco | 1,143,900 | 2023 | +2.3% | +4.93% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Kazakhstan | 690,640 | 2023 | +2.96% | +2.96% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Laos | 494,050 | 2023 | +6.57% | +16.52% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Mexico | 430,150 | 2023 | +2.99% | +3.27% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United States | 343,200 | 2023 | -3.06% | -1.28% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Iran | 293,620 | 2023 | -0.38% | -0.43% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Russia | 152,090 | 2023 | -2.67% | -1.38% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Pakistan | 122,110 | 2023 | +2.25% | +2.33% | View data |
