Barium Carbonate Powder Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Type (Ultra-Fine Powder, Fine Powder, Coarse Powder), By Application (Bricks, Cement, Specialty glass, Glaze, Frits, Chemical Compounds, Electro-Ceramic Material, Enamel, Others) and Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

Barium carbonate also known as witherite is a chemical compound that is commercially obtained from barium sulfide o treatment with sodium carbonate. It is used in preparing glass, porcelain, ceramics, tiles and other construction material like cement, glaze, enamel and others. Attributed to its property of increasing luster and refractive index of glass it is used in making different types of glass. It is used as fluxing agent to produce matt glazes, clay bricks and ceramic tiles. The increasing adoption of ceramic tiles instead of other conventional floorings is likely to boost the market.

Increase in demand from construction industry is boosting the market growth. Barium carbonate powder is used in manufacturing glaze, enamels, cement, and ceramic materials. The increasing constructional activities worldwide is driving the demand for ceramics, tiles, specialty glass and cement. Additionally, ultra-fine powder of Barium carbonate is used for brine purification. The increasing demand from chemical industries to synthesize other barium derived compounds is anticipated to drive the market.

However, barium sulphate is insoluble in water but due to its solubility in the gastrointestinal tract it is toxic for humans. The poisonous nature of the barium carbonate is likely to hamper the growth of the market.

Market Segmentation:

Based on type, the market is segmented into ultra-fine powder, fine powder and coarse powder. Based on application, the market is segmented into bricks, cement, specialty glass, glaze, frits, chemical compounds, electro-ceramic material, enamels, and others.

From a geographical standpoint, the market is categorized into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.

Key Players Covered:

The global barium carbonate powder market consists of global & regional players operating. Some of the key players in the material market include Solvay Chemical Products Corporation, Hebei Xinji Chemical Group Co., Ltd, Hubei Jingshan Chutian Barium Salt Corporation Limited, Sakai Chemical Industry Co. Ltd, Guizhou Red Star Development Co., Ltd., Shaanxi Ankang Jianghua Group Co., Ltd, and Others.

Key Insights

• New Advancements in Production Technologies


• Key Trends in the Barium Carbonate Powder Market


• New Product Launches, Expansions, Key Players


• Ranking of Key Players in the Market

Regional Analysis:

The market has been segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific is anticipated to be the largest market due to the growing demand from construction industries for tiles, cement, glaze and glass. North America is expected to show significant growth attributed to the increasing R&D in electro-ceramics and oil refining. The use of barium carbonate in PTC thermistors, multilayered ceramic capacitors, sensors, optical modulators and others is driving the regional market. Europe is expected to show considerable growth attributed to the increasing urbanization and constructional activities. Latin America and Middle East and Africa are expected to show considerable growth by the end of the forecast period.

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Barium Carbonate Powder Industry Developments

• In July 2017, Sakai Chemical Industry acquired 90% stakes of SIAM stabilizers and chemicals, a Thailand based chemical company to expand its reach in Asian region.