Barium Carbonate Imports to the U.S., 2026 — $817K from 6 Countries

HS 283660

Barium Carbonate

U.S. imports of barium carbonate (HS 283660) totaled $817K in April 2026, traded with 6 countries.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Classified under a single US tariff line (2836600000), barium carbonate is a specialty inorganic chemical primarily consumed in the ceramics and glass industries as a flux and glaze component, and in the production of barium-based compounds. Germany and India are the top foreign sources for US imports, with Italy and the United Kingdom also among leading suppliers. Importers should be aware that barium compounds are subject to environmental and occupational health regulations given barium's toxicity profile, and proper hazardous materials documentation is required for shipment. China also appears among the top five suppliers, making supply-chain diversification a relevant consideration for buyers.

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Imports

$817K

from 6 countries · YTD: $4.1M

Exports: $51K

Deficit of $766K (net importer)

Trade balance: deficit of $766K (net importer)

YTD: $4.1M imported (April 2026)

23 shipments/month

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URANIUM ENRICHED IN U235 ETC. PLUTONIUM ETC.

HS 284420

$450.1M

NATURAL URANIUM & COMPOUNDS, ALLOYS & CERAMICS ETC

HS 284410

$242.8M

ANHYDROUS AMMONIA

HS 281410

$116.5M

ALLOYS, DISPERSIONS,ISOTOPES & COMPOUNDS NES

HS 284443

$54.0M

ALUMINUM OXIDE, EXCEPT ARTIFICIAL CORUNDUM, NESOI

HS 281820

$44.6M

SULFURIC ACID; OLEUM

HS 280700

$34.8M

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What industries are the primary consumers of imported barium carbonate?

Ceramics and specialty glass manufacturing are the dominant end-use sectors, where barium carbonate acts as a flux and modifies glaze properties. It is also used as a precursor in producing other barium salts and in certain electronic component applications.

Who are the primary foreign sources of barium carbonate for US importers?

Germany and India are the leading suppliers, followed by Italy and the United Kingdom. China rounds out the top five, so buyers often evaluate multi-source strategies to manage supply risk.

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