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Barytes market in Russia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Russian barytes market was highly concentrated with a single domestic producer of natural mineral raw materials. From 2018 to 2020, market volume expanded from 222.9 to 342.1 thousand tons, a 53% increase, largely due to the commissioning of new production facilities that operated at full capacity. This growth was interrupted in 2021 when the market contracted by 27% to 250.8 thousand tons, as geopolitical tensions and trade sanctions disrupted supply chains and reduced demand.

Market volume rebounded sharply in 2022, rising 31% to 327.9 thousand tons, driven by the full-capacity operation of several plants that had resumed production. After a moderate 7% dip to 303.5 thousand tons in 2023, the market grew again by 14% in 2024, reaching 346.0 thousand tons, indicating a recovery in domestic consumption and industrial activity.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2025
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production Russia in kind, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
  2. 5.1.2. Production by federal districts of Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
  3. 5.1.3. Structure of production by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  4. 5.1.4. Dynamics of production structure by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  5. 5.1.5. Monthly dynamics of production, 2017-2024, K t
2. 5.2. Shipments, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of shipments in Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
  2. 5.2.2. Shipments by federal districts of Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
  3. 5.2.3. Structure of shipments by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  4. 5.2.4. Dynamics of shipments structure by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
3. 5.3. Warehouse Residuals, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  1. 5.3.1. Monthly dynamics of warehouse residuals, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production barytes in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Russia's barytes production experienced a two-year growth period before declining. In 2021, production reached 202.0 K t, marking a significant 29.6% decrease compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production increased by 23.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.4%. The peak production was recorded in 2020 at 287.0 K t, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2019 at 39.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	39.9%	25.9%	(29.6%)	7.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports barytes from Russia

Exports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, Russia's barytes export volume declined. In 2021, exports totaled 8 502 t, representing a 10.2% year-over-year decrease. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 90.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 24.0%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 9 472 t, which also saw the largest annual increase of 48.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	43.3%	48.1%	(10.2%)	24.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Belarus maintained its position as the primary market for Russia's barytes exports in volume terms, accounting for 79.1% of total flows. The remaining volume was distributed across numerous other destinations.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

After two consecutive years of growth, Russia's barytes export value declined. In 2021, exports amounted to 1 184 K $ US, showing a 24.2% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value increased by 24%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.4%. The peak value was recorded in 2020 at 1 562 K $ US, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 43.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.0%	43.5%	(24.2%)	7.4%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2018-2021 period, Belarus dominated Russia's barytes exports in value terms, capturing 72.3% of total flows. Other countries collectively accounted for the remaining share.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports barytes to Russia

Imports in kind, t

Russia's barytes imports reached 57 324 t in 2021, representing an 11.2% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports declined by 10.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.8%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 64 553 t, which also saw the largest annual increase of 8.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.1%)	8.0%	(11.2%)	(3.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, Kazakhstan remained the main source for Russia's barytes imports in volume terms, accounting for 79.3% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed across various smaller markets.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Russia's barytes import value declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 7 704 K $ US, showing a modest 2.2% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value decreased by 12.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.4%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 9 070 K $ US, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 2.8%. The largest annual decline occurred in 2020 at 13.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.8%	(13.1%)	(2.2%)	(4.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Kazakhstan (47.7% of import value), China (23.9% of import value), and Turkey (19.0% of import value) were the key sources for Russia's barytes imports in value terms. Together, these three countries accounted for 90.6% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io