Rank | Country | World Production, By Country (Metric tons) |
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1 | China | 4,400,000 | |
2 | Mexico | 1,230,000 | |
3 | Mongolia | 226,000 | |
4 | South Africa | 175,000 | |
5 | Spain | 117,000 | |
6 | Russian Federation | 80,000 | |
7 | Morocco | 76,000 | |
8 | Iran, Islamic Republic Of | 70,000 | |
9 | Kazakhstan | 65,000 | |
10 | Bulgaria | 60,000 | |
11 | Germany | 55,000 | |
12 | Namibia | 50,000 | |
13 | Kenya | 48,500 | |
14 | United Kingdom | 45,000 | |
15 | Brazil | 25,100 | |
16 | Argentina | 18,000 | |
17 | India | 13,800 | |
18 | Thailand | 9,000 | |
19 | Pakistan | 6,000 | |
20 | Egypt | 500 | |
21 | Kyrgyzstan | 500 | |
Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Resources Program
Note: Check source table for details and footnotes
Year of Estimate: 2013