| Rank | Country | World Production, By Country (Metric tons) |
|---|
| 1 | China | 780,000 |  |
| 2 | Russian Federation | 100,000 |  |
| 3 | Finland | 53,394 |  |
| 4 | United States | 48,100 |  |
| 5 | Korea, Republic Of | 30,000 |  |
| 6 | Canada | 22,000 |  |
| 7 | France | 20,000 |  |
| 8 | India | 14,250 |  |
| 9 | Argentina | 10,000 |  |
| 10 | Madagascar | 9,600 |  |
| 11 | Taiwan, Province Of China | 8,931 |  |
| 12 | Brazil | 6,200 |  |
| 13 | Iran, Islamic Republic Of | 5,000 |  |
| 14 | Malaysia | 4,000 |  |
| 15 | Spain | 3,850 |  |
| 16 | Sri Lanka | 3,000 |  |
| 17 | South Africa | 400 |  |
| 18 | Sudan | 160 |  |
| 19 | Peru | 90 |  |
Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Resources Program
Note: Check source table for details and footnotes
Year of Estimate: 2013