Rank | Country | World Production, By Country (Metric tons) |
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1 | China | 780,000 |  |
2 | Russian Federation | 100,000 |  |
3 | Finland | 53,394 |  |
4 | United States | 48,100 |  |
5 | Korea, Republic Of | 30,000 |  |
6 | Canada | 22,000 |  |
7 | France | 20,000 |  |
8 | India | 14,250 |  |
9 | Argentina | 10,000 |  |
10 | Madagascar | 9,600 |  |
11 | Taiwan, Province Of China | 8,931 |  |
12 | Brazil | 6,200 |  |
13 | Iran, Islamic Republic Of | 5,000 |  |
14 | Malaysia | 4,000 |  |
15 | Spain | 3,850 |  |
16 | Sri Lanka | 3,000 |  |
17 | South Africa | 400 |  |
18 | Sudan | 160 |  |
19 | Peru | 90 |  |
Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Resources Program
Note: Check source table for details and footnotes
Year of Estimate: 2013