In 2023, India produced an estimated 2.7 million metric tons of barite from mines, making it the largest barite producer worldwide. China was the second leading barite producing country that year, with an output of 1.9 million metric tons. Barite is commonly used as a filler, extender, or weighting agent in a variety of products.
Mine production of barite worldwide in 2023, by country
(in 1,000 metric tons)
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US Geological Survey. (January 31, 2024). Mine production of barite worldwide in 2023, by country (in 1,000 metric tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 03, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/273330/baryte-production-output-worldwide/
US Geological Survey. "Mine production of barite worldwide in 2023, by country (in 1,000 metric tons)." Chart. January 31, 2024. Statista. Accessed November 03, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/273330/baryte-production-output-worldwide/
US Geological Survey. (2024). Mine production of barite worldwide in 2023, by country (in 1,000 metric tons). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 03, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/273330/baryte-production-output-worldwide/
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Mine production of barite worldwide in 2023, by country (in 1,000 metric tons) [Graph], US Geological Survey, January 31, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/273330/baryte-production-output-worldwide/
