| Rank | Country | World Production, By Country (Metric tons) |
|---|
| 1 | South Africa | 197,765 |  |
| 2 | China | 110,000 | |
| 3 | United States | 100,000 | |
| 4 | Brazil | 25,000 | |
| 5 | Russian Federation | 25,000 | |
| 6 | Zimbabwe | 20,000 | |
| 7 | Australia | 13,000 | |
| 8 | Egypt | 12,000 | |
| 9 | Japan | 6,000 | |
| 10 | India | 4,600 | |
| 11 | Uganda | 3,000 | |
| 12 | Argentina | 1,500 | |
Year of Estimate: 2006
Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Resources Program
