Barium Sulfate (Barite) (Lumps)
Minerals · HS 2511 · verified suppliers & live price
About Barium Sulfate (Barite) (Lumps)
Barium sulfate (barite) in lump form is a naturally occurring mineral primarily used as a weighting agent in oil and gas drilling fluids, with secondary applications in paint, plastics, rubber, and pharmaceuticals. Internationally traded grades are classified by API standards, with API Grade (approximately 4.2 specific gravity) and higher-purity industrial grades dominating commerce. China, India, and Morocco are the world's largest producers and exporters, collectively supplying over 70% of global demand. When sourcing lumps, buyers should verify whiteness levels and confirm absence of celestite contamination, as impurities significantly impact drilling fluid performance and can necessitate costly beneficiation, making third-party assay verification essential before bulk purchases.
Specifications
- Grade / spec
- API 13A, SG 4.2, Lumps
- HS code
- 2511
- Trading unit
- MT
- Category
- Minerals
- Pricing basis
- Genesis Index reference
- Buyer protection
- Escrow.com · inspection on release
Genesis Sourcing Intelligence™
On the Genesis network, Barium Sulfate (Barite) (Lumps) currently matches 59 verified suppliers across 3 countries, with an indicative benchmark price. Its Genesis Sourcing Index of 69/100 reflects strong sourcing availability — expect fast, competitive firm offers, every one escrow-protected.
Computed live from the Genesis network — verified‑supplier availability, geographic reach and price transparency. Recalculated continuously; found only on Genesis.
Verified Barium Sulfate (Barite) (Lumps) suppliers
Frequently asked questions
What is the current price of Barium Sulfate (Barite) (Lumps)?
Barium Sulfate (Barite) (Lumps) is priced at approximately $181.4 per MT on the live Genesis Index. Request a quote for a firm, escrow-protected offer.
How available is Barium Sulfate (Barite) (Lumps) to source?
Barium Sulfate (Barite) (Lumps) carries a Genesis Sourcing Index of 69/100 (Strong), based on 59 verified suppliers across 3 countries on the network and live benchmark pricing. Sourcing is strong — competitive firm offers typically return fast.
Who are verified suppliers of Barium Sulfate (Barite) (Lumps)?
Genesis Trade lists verified Barium Sulfate (Barite) (Lumps) suppliers and exporters worldwide, including LafargeHolcim, Bulk Industrial Kaolin Clay Lumps/Raw, Magnesium Sulfate Anhydrous Mgso4 Agriculture, Agricultural Grade Ammonium Sulfate. Every transaction is escrow-protected.
How do I buy Barium Sulfate (Barite) (Lumps) safely?
Request a quote on Genesis Trade. Payment is held by Escrow.com — a US-licensed, regulated escrow provider — and released only after independent inspection and your confirmation of the goods.