Barytes exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of barytes by Turkey reached $64.1 million in 2024 (261.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 90 countries. Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64.1M | 261.4K t |
| 2023 | $58.4M | 346.7K t |
| 2022 | $54.5M | 209.3K t |
| 2021 | $38.3M | 180.3K t |
| 2020 | $28.5M | 707.0K t |
| 2019 | $36.7M | 244.2K t |
| 2018 | $44.0M | 307.4K t |
| 2017 | $27.5M | 196.2K t |
Where Turkey exports barytes to
The largest buyer markets were Guyana (13%), United States (11%), Egypt (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%. Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest (+605% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guyana | $8.2M | 13% |
| United States | $6.9M | 11% |
| Egypt | $6.5M | 10% |
| Norway | $4.5M | 7% |
| Italy | $3.7M | 5.8% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $2.9M | 4.6% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 4.2% |
| Tunisia | $2.6M | 4.1% |
| Algeria | $2.6M | 4% |
| Mexico | $2.5M | 3.9% |
Product types under HS 2511
| 2511.10 | Barium sulphate (barytes): natural | 100% |
| 2511.20 | Barium carbonate (witherite): natural, whether or not calcined, other than barium oxide of heading no. 2816 | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2511.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.25 per kg, 92% above the world average of $0.13. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Barytes imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $25.4 million of barytes in 2024 (180.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 156 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: Morocco accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $16.1M | 64% |
| Tunisia | $3.0M | 12% |
| Bulgaria | $2.3M | 9.1% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 4.7% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 4.3% |
| Iran | $587K | 2.3% |
| China | $538K | 2.1% |
| Laos | $215K | 0.9% |
| India | $154K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $39K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 2511: Natural barium sulphate (barytes); natural barium carbonate, (witherite) whether or not calcined, other than barium oxide of heading no. 2816.
Common questions
What is the value of barytes exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported barytes worth $64.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 261.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 90 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy barytes from Turkey?
Guyana was the largest buyer with 13% of the value ($8.2 million), followed by the United States (11%) and Egypt (10%). The top three together account for 34%, out of 73 buyer countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 605% on the year.
What is the average export price of barytes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.25 per kg in 2024, 92% above the world average of $0.13 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of barytes from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $27.5 million in 2017 to $64.1 million in 2024, an increase of 133%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import barytes?
Yes. Turkey imported $25.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Morocco, Tunisia and Bulgaria. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $38.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for barytes?
The HS code for barytes is heading 2511. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2511.10. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2511 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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