| Rank | Country | World Production, By Country (Metric tons) |
|---|
| 1 | China | 25,000 |  |
| 2 | Chile | 11,400 | |
| 3 | Morocco | 8,950 | |
| 4 | Peru | 4,321 | |
| 5 | Mexico | 1,600 | |
| 6 | Kazakhstan | 1,500 | |
| 7 | Russian Federation | 1,500 | |
| 8 | Belgium | 1,000 | |
| 9 | Canada | 250 | |
| 10 | Bolivia | 200 | |
| 11 | Iran, Islamic Republic Of | 100 | |
| 12 | Japan | 40 | |
| 13 | Portugal | 15 | |
Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Resources Program
Note: Check source table for details and footnotes
Year of Estimate: 2007
