| Rank | Country | World Production, By Country (Thousand metric tons) |
|---|
| 1 | China | 24,290 |  |
| 2 | United States | 11,500 | |
| 3 | Russian Federation | 2,810 | |
| 4 | Germany | 2,650 | |
| 5 | Turkey | 1,900 | |
| 6 | India | 1,600 | |
| 7 | Poland | 1,052 | |
| 8 | France | 1,000 | |
| 9 | Ukraine | 720 | |
| 10 | Kenya | 500 | |
| 11 | Italy | 500 | |
| 12 | Japan | 450 | |
| 13 | Romania | 450 | |
| 14 | Pakistan | 400 | |
| 15 | United Kingdom | 350 | |
| 16 | Australia | 310 | |
| 17 | Mexico | 290 | |
| 18 | Botswana | 235 | |
| 19 | Portugal | 150 | |
| 20 | Taiwan, Province Of China | 150 | |
| 21 | Egypt | 50 | |
| 22 | Chad | 13 | |
| 23 | Ethiopia | 3 | |
Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Resources Program
Note: Check source table for details and footnotes
Year of Estimate: 2013
