Barite
Which countries have barite reserves? 4 countries in the Magna Factbook list barite among their natural resources, ranked and linked.
Last updated: October 2026
4 countries list barite among their natural resources. Turkey — scored 70.6/100 by the Bureau — is the highest-ranked holder, ahead of Italy, Ireland. Control of barite is geopolitical leverage: whoever holds the resource weighs on supply chains.
| # | Country | Power |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turkey | 70.6/100 |
| 2 | Italy | 64.38/100 |
| 3 | Ireland | 53.39/100 |
| 4 | Afghanistan | 20.43/100 |
Barite is used for drilling mud, medical imaging, paint, and filler.
Among countries tracked by the Bureau, Turkey is the highest-ranked holder of barite, with a power score of 70.6/100. The ranking reflects national power, not just production volume — it shows who has leverage, not just who has deposits.
The Bureau does not publish a specific percentage for China's control of barite. China does not appear on the Bureau's list of countries that list barite among their natural resources.
Barite is a natural resource tracked by the Bureau. 4 countries list barite among their natural resources. Turkey — scored 70.6/100 by the Bureau — is the highest-ranked holder. Control of barite is geopolitical leverage: whoever holds the resource weighs on the supply chains that depend on it.
Which countries hold barite?
4 countries list barite among their natural resources. The page ranks each by its national power score, with a link to its full country profile.
Which country holds the most barite?
Turkey is the highest-ranked holder, with a power score of 70.6/100. The ranking reflects national power, not just reserves — it shows who has leverage, not just who has deposits.
Why is barite geopolitically important?
Control of barite is geopolitical leverage: whoever holds the resource weighs on the supply chains that depend on it. The Bureau's mineral pages show who holds what, ranked by national power.