Barium carbonate trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in barium carbonate was worth $142.4 million in 2024, about 140.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 22% since 2017, and up 13% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $142.4M | 140.8K t |
| 2023 | $125.6M | 135.5K t |
| 2022 | $195.2M | 160.9K t |
| 2021 | $162.5M | 170.6K t |
| 2020 | $103.9M | 131.0K t |
| 2019 | $118.5M | 155.0K t |
| 2018 | $128.3M | 156.1K t |
| 2017 | $116.3M | 155.5K t |
Top barium carbonate exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 51% of world exports, followed by Italy and India. The top three supply 75% between them, out of 51 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $72.2M | 51% |
| Italy | $17.3M | 12% |
| India | $17.2M | 12% |
| Germany | $16.3M | 12% |
| Japan | $6.9M | 4.9% |
| United States | $3.9M | 2.7% |
| France | $2.0M | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 1% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 0.8% |
| Spain | $735K | 0.5% |
| Czech Republic | $652K | 0.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Japan is the biggest buyer with 15% of world imports, ahead of South Korea and the United States. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 33% across 116 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $20.8M | 15% |
| South Korea | $14.6M | 10% |
| United States | $12.3M | 8.6% |
| Spain | $10.9M | 7.7% |
| China | $10.1M | 7.1% |
| France | $7.6M | 5.3% |
| Taiwan | $6.0M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $5.3M | 3.7% |
| Brazil | $3.9M | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $3.7M | 2.6% |
| Russia | $3.7M | 2.6% |
| Austria | $3.5M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $7.62 per kg and India $0.63 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2836.60: Carbonates: barium carbonate. HS 2836 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most barium carbonate?
China exported $72.2 million in 2024, 51% of the world total, followed by Italy (12%) and India (12%). In all, 51 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most barium carbonate?
Japan imported $20.8 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of South Korea (10%) and the United States (9%). The top three importers together take 33%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in barium carbonate?
It was worth $142.4 million in 2024, about 140.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 22% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $195.2 million. 51 countries reported exports and 116 reported imports.
What is the average price of barium carbonate per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $7.62 per kg and India $0.63 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for barium carbonate?
The HS code for barium carbonate is subheading 2836.60, in chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2836 page.
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