Beryl: World Production, By Country Or Locality

This table presents global production data of beryl ore by country or locality over the five-year period from 2018 to 2022. Beryl is an important mineral primarily used as a source of beryllium, a lightweight metal critical to aerospace, telecommunications, and nuclear industries due to its high stiffness, thermal stability, and conductivity. Tracking production volumes by country provides insight into supply dynamics, potential market shifts, and the geographic distribution of beryllium resources, which are vital for industrial planning and economic assessments.

Analysis of the data reveals that the United States consistently leads global beryl production, with output ranging from 3,990 metric tons in 2019 to a peak of 4,370 metric tons in 2021, slightly declining to 4,330 metric tons in 2022. China maintains a steady production level of approximately 1,750 metric tons annually, underscoring its role as a major producer. Mozambique exhibited significant growth, increasing from 381 metric tons in 2018 to 629 metric tons in 2022, indicating expanding mining activities or improved extraction technologies. Brazil showed a dramatic surge in 2021 with 2,000 metric tons, a substantial increase from just 10 metric tons in 2020, although this dropped to an estimated 1,000 metric tons in 2022. Other countries like Uganda and Rwanda maintained relatively stable but smaller outputs. Overall, world production peaked in 2021 at 8,520 metric tons before declining to an estimated 7,780 metric tons in 2022, reflecting fluctuations that may be influenced by market demand, operational changes, or geopolitical factors.