| Rank | Country | World Mine Production, By Country (Metric tons of contained molybdenum) |
|---|
| 1 | China | 93,500 |  |
| 2 | United States | 47,800 | |
| 3 | Chile | 34,925 | |
| 4 | Peru | 12,295 | |
| 5 | Canada | 8,836 | |
| 6 | Mexico | 7,800 | |
| 7 | Armenia | 4,150 | |
| 8 | Russian Federation | 3,800 | |
| 9 | Iran, Islamic Republic Of | 3,700 | |
| 10 | Mongolia | 3,000 | |
| 11 | Uzbekistan | 550 | |
| 12 | Kazakhstan | 380 | |
| 13 | Kyrgyzstan | 250 | |
Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Resources Program
Note: Check source table for details and footnotes
Year of Estimate: 2009
