
Minerals · HS 2511 · verified suppliers & live price
Barium sulfate (barite) fines are naturally occurring mineral powders primarily used as weighting agents in oil and gas drilling fluids, where they increase mud density to control subsurface pressure. Secondary applications include fillers in paint, coatings, plastics, and rubber products, plus use in medical imaging as a contrast medium. International trade centers on API-graded drilling-grade barite (typically 4.2+ specific gravity) and precipitated/synthetic variants for higher-purity applications. China dominates global production and exports, followed by India and Peru, which supply both refined and crushed forms. Buyers should verify whiteness ratings and insoluble solids content, as drilling-grade specifications demand low soluble salts—critical for wellbore stability—while paint-grade applications require different particle-size distributions and brightness standards.
On the Genesis network, Barium Sulfate (Barite) (Fines) currently matches 59 verified suppliers across 5 countries, with an indicative benchmark price. Its Genesis Sourcing Index of 74/100 reflects strong sourcing availability — expect fast, competitive firm offers, every one escrow-protected.
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Barium Sulfate (Barite) (Fines) is priced at approximately $181.57 per MT on the live Genesis Index. Request a quote for a firm, escrow-protected offer.
Barium Sulfate (Barite) (Fines) carries a Genesis Sourcing Index of 74/100 (Strong), based on 59 verified suppliers across 5 countries on the network and live benchmark pricing. Sourcing is strong — competitive firm offers typically return fast.
Genesis Trade lists verified Barium Sulfate (Barite) (Fines) suppliers and exporters worldwide, including LafargeHolcim, Asociacion Civil Sin Fines De Lucro Exportadores Bonaerenses, Centro De Exportadores De Algodon Asociacion Civil Sin Fines De Lucro, Magnesium Sulfate Anhydrous Mgso4 Agriculture. Every transaction is escrow-protected.
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