Barium sulfate trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in barium sulfate was worth $180.6 million in 2024, about 176.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 2% since 2017, and down 3% 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 | $180.6M | 176.1K t |
| 2023 | $187.1M | 173.9K t |
| 2022 | $200.9M | 172.0K t |
| 2021 | $234.5M | 201.3K t |
| 2020 | $157.6M | 164.4K t |
| 2019 | $176.0M | 187.4K t |
| 2018 | $190.2M | 191.3K t |
| 2017 | $183.5M | 209.4K t |
Top barium sulfate exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 37% of world exports, followed by Germany and Italy. The top three supply 77% between them, out of 59 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $66.8M | 37% |
| Germany | $48.4M | 27% |
| Italy | $24.5M | 14% |
| Japan | $14.8M | 8.2% |
| South Korea | $8.3M | 4.6% |
| United States | $5.2M | 2.9% |
| India | $2.4M | 1.3% |
| Hong Kong | $1.8M | 1% |
| Malaysia | $1.8M | 1% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 0.9% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 0.6% |
| France | $713K | 0.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (14%), India (9%) and the Philippines (7%). 137 countries imported it, and the top three take 30% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $24.7M | 14% |
| India | $16.9M | 9.4% |
| Philippines | $11.8M | 6.5% |
| Japan | $10.7M | 5.9% |
| United Kingdom | $10.6M | 5.9% |
| China | $10.1M | 5.6% |
| Germany | $9.1M | 5% |
| Brazil | $8.5M | 4.7% |
| South Korea | $6.6M | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $6.1M | 3.4% |
| Vietnam | $5.5M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $5.4M | 3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.03 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $18.46 per kg and India $0.50 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 2833.27: Sulphates: of barium. HS 2833 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most barium sulfate?
China exported $66.8 million in 2024, 37% of the world total, followed by Germany (27%) and Italy (14%). In all, 59 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most barium sulfate?
The United States imported $24.7 million in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of India (9%) and the Philippines (7%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in barium sulfate?
It was worth $180.6 million in 2024, about 176.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 2% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $234.5 million. 59 countries reported exports and 137 reported imports.
What is the average price of barium sulfate per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.03 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $18.46 per kg and India $0.50 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for barium sulfate?
The HS code for barium sulfate is subheading 2833.27, 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 2833 page.
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