| Rank | Country | Estimated World Production, By Country (Metric tons) |
|---|
| 1 | India | 360,000 |  |
| 2 | Spain | 140,000 | |
| 3 | Honduras | 71,000 | |
| 4 | Cyprus | 12,000 | |
| 5 | Guatemala | 6,000 | |
| 6 | Pakistan | 5,500 | |
| 7 | Germany | 4,000 | |
| 8 | Austria | 4,000 | |
| 9 | Iran, Islamic Republic Of | 2,600 | |
| 10 | Brazil | 2,000 | |
| 11 | France | 1,000 | |
| 12 | Turkey | 880 | |
| 13 | South Africa | 590 | |
| 14 | Italy | 500 | |
| 15 | Paraguay | 250 | |
Year of Estimate: 2006
Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Resources Program
