Rank | Country | World Production, By Country (Metric tons) |
---|
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