| Rank | Country | World Production, By Country (Metric tons) |
|---|
| 1 | China | 800,000 |  |
| 2 | India | 130,000 | |
| 3 | Brazil | 76,200 | |
| 4 | Korea, Democratic People's Republic Of | 30,000 | |
| 5 | Canada | 25,000 | |
| 6 | Sri Lanka | 11,000 | |
| 7 | Ukraine | 5,800 | |
| 8 | Mexico | 5,011 | |
| 9 | Madagascar | 5,000 | |
| 10 | Zimbabwe | 2,500 | |
| 11 | Norway | 2,000 | |
| 12 | Sweden | 800 | |
| 13 | Turkey | 400 | |
| 14 | Korea, Republic Of | 70 | |
| 15 | Uzbekistan | 60 | |
Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Resources Program
Note: Check source table for details and footnotes
Year of Estimate: 2009
