Global barite market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% over the forecast period 2017 to 2023. Barite is widely used as a weighting agent, filler agent, and extenders. It is employed in oil & gas industry, rubber industry, plastics industry among others. It is also used in pharmaceutical applications such as production of barium meals for body tissue radiography. Barite is processed in various grades based upon specific gravity, with each grade used for various purposes. The global barite market is expected to be primarily driven by factors such as constant increase in oil and gas drilling activities, increasing demand in construction industry and increasing consumption in brakes, paint primer for metals and clutch pads.