2018 Minerals Yearbook
Domestic survey data and tables were prepared by Kristi J. Simmons, statistical assistant. in 2018, primary U.S. barite production (sold or used by producers) was 366,000 metric tons (t) valued at an estimated $40.3 million, and apparent consumption was 2.76 million metric tons (Mt) (table 1). imports for consumption were. 2.46 Mt (tables 1, 6 ...