| Rank | Country | World Production, By Country (Metric tons) |
|---|
| 1 | Russian Federation | 100,000 |  |
| 2 | Finland | 68,000 | |
| 3 | United States | 50,100 | |
| 4 | Korea, Republic Of | 27,078 | |
| 5 | France | 20,000 | |
| 6 | Canada | 15,000 | |
| 7 | Argentina | 8,668 | |
| 8 | Spain | 4,500 | |
| 9 | Malaysia | 4,323 | |
| 10 | India | 4,100 | |
| 11 | Brazil | 4,000 | |
| 12 | Sri Lanka | 3,500 | |
| 13 | Norway | 2,600 | |
| 14 | Iran, Islamic Republic Of | 1,800 | |
| 15 | Taiwan, Province Of China | 557 | |
| 16 | Madagascar | 358 | |
| 17 | South Africa | 299 | |
| 18 | Serbia | 200 | |
| 19 | Mexico | 150 | |
| 20 | Peru | 84 | |
Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Resources Program
Note: Check source table for details and footnotes
Year of Estimate: 2009
