| Rank | Country | World Production, By Country (Metric tons) |
|---|
| 1 | Greece | 525,000 |  |
| 2 | United States | 348,000 | |
| 3 | Turkey | 230,000 | |
| 4 | Japan | 220,000 | |
| 5 | Hungary | 65,000 | |
| 6 | Italy | 60,000 | |
| 7 | Mexico | 54,400 | |
| 8 | Georgia | 45,000 | |
| 9 | Armenia | 35,000 | |
| 10 | Iran, Islamic Republic Of | 30,000 | |
| 11 | Slovakia | 25,000 | |
| 12 | Australia | 6,500 | |
| 13 | Philippines | 4,600 | |
| 14 | Zimbabwe | 3,000 | |
| 15 | South Africa | 400 | |
Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Resources Program
Note: Check source table for details and footnotes
Year of Estimate: 2009
