| Rank | Country | World Production, By Country (Metric tons, gross weight) |
|---|
| 1 | South Africa | 9,682,640 |  |
| 2 | India | 3,900,000 | |
| 3 | Kazakhstan | 3,629,000 | |
| 4 | Turkey | 1,885,712 | |
| 5 | Oman | 784,082 | |
| 6 | Russian Federation | 750,000 | |
| 7 | Brazil | 630,000 | |
| 8 | Finland | 613,543 | |
| 9 | Zimbabwe | 484,482 | |
| 10 | Pakistan | 320,000 | |
| 11 | Australia | 224,809 | |
| 12 | Albania | 203,850 | |
| 13 | China | 200,000 | |
| 14 | Iran, Islamic Republic Of | 188,000 | |
| 15 | Madagascar | 84,000 | |
| 16 | Viet Nam | 55,880 | |
| 17 | United Arab Emirates | 34,350 | |
| 18 | Sudan | 31,890 | |
| 19 | Cuba | 25,000 | |
| 20 | Philippines | 15,268 | |
| 21 | Afghanistan | 7,000 | |
| 22 | Greece | 1,400 | |
Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Resources Program
Note: Check source table for details and footnotes
Year of Estimate: 2008
