| Rank | Country | World Production, By Country (Metric tons) |
|---|
| 1 | China | 11,000,000 |  |
| 2 | Turkey | 2,000,000 | |
| 3 | Korea, Democratic People's Republic Of | 1,200,000 | |
| 4 | Russian Federation | 1,000,000 | |
| 5 | Slovakia | 800,000 | |
| 6 | Austria | 800,000 | |
| 7 | Spain | 460,000 | |
| 8 | Brazil | 400,000 | |
| 9 | India | 340,000 | |
| 10 | Greece | 325,000 | |
| 11 | Australia | 200,000 | |
| 12 | Canada | 180,000 | |
| 13 | Iran, Islamic Republic Of | 110,000 | |
| 14 | South Africa | 80,000 | |
| 15 | Poland | 65,000 | |
| 16 | Colombia | 35,000 | |
| 17 | Serbia | 20,000 | |
| 18 | Guatemala | 17,247 | |
| 19 | Pakistan | 1,700 | |
| 20 | Zimbabwe | 1,000 | |
Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Resources Program
Note: Check source table for details and footnotes
Year of Estimate: 2009
