| Rank | Country | World Production, By Country (Metric tons) |
|---|
| 1 | United States | 2,660,000 |  |
| 2 | Senegal | 140,000 |  |
| 3 | Mexico | 102,000 |  |
| 4 | South Africa | 68,377 |  |
| 5 | Pakistan | 19,000 |  |
| 6 | Morocco | 15,000 |  |
| 7 | Australia | 10,000 |  |
| 8 | Italy | 3,000 |  |
| 9 | Guatemala | 20 |  |
Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Resources Program
Note: Check source table for details and footnotes
Year of Estimate: 2007