| Rank | Country | World Production, By Country (Metric tons) |
|---|
| 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
