| Rank | Country | World Production, By Country (Thousand metric tons) |
|---|
| 1 | China | 19,350 |  |
| 2 | United States | 9,310 | |
| 3 | Russian Federation | 2,300 | |
| 4 | Turkey | 1,500 | |
| 5 | India | 1,500 | |
| 6 | Germany | 1,300 | |
| 7 | Poland | 1,200 | |
| 8 | France | 1,000 | |
| 9 | Bulgaria | 800 | |
| 10 | Ukraine | 700 | |
| 11 | United Kingdom | 500 | |
| 12 | Italy | 500 | |
| 13 | Spain | 500 | |
| 14 | Romania | 450 | |
| 15 | Kenya | 404.9 | |
| 16 | Netherlands | 400 | |
| 17 | Japan | 400 | |
| 18 | Australia | 310 | |
| 19 | Korea, Republic Of | 310 | |
| 20 | Mexico | 290 | |
| 21 | Pakistan | 260 | |
| 22 | Botswana | 250 | |
| 23 | Brazil | 200 | |
| 24 | Portugal | 150 | |
| 25 | Iran, Islamic Republic Of | 140 | |
| 26 | Egypt | 50 | |
| 27 | Chad | 12 | |
| 28 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 11 | |
| 29 | Ethiopia | 1.6 | |
Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Resources Program
Note: Check source table for details and footnotes
Year of Estimate: 2009
