| Rank | Country | World Production, By Country (Metric tons) |
|---|
| 1 | South Africa | 193,334 |  |
| 2 | China | 120,000 | |
| 3 | United States | 100,000 | |
| 4 | Russian Federation | 25,000 | |
| 5 | Brazil | 20,100 | |
| 6 | Australia | 12,000 | |
| 7 | Zimbabwe | 10,000 | |
| 8 | Egypt | 8,000 | |
| 9 | Japan | 6,000 | |
| 10 | India | 4,900 | |
| 11 | Uganda | 3,600 | |
| 12 | Argentina | 1,800 | |
Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Resources Program
Note: Check source table for details and footnotes
Year of Estimate: 2009
