Rank | Country | World Production, By Country (Metric tons) |
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1 | China | 780,000 | ![780000](/img/g.gif) |
2 | Russian Federation | 100,000 | ![100000](/img/g.gif) |
3 | Finland | 53,394 | ![53394](/img/g.gif) |
4 | United States | 48,100 | ![48100](/img/g.gif) |
5 | Korea, Republic Of | 30,000 | ![30000](/img/g.gif) |
6 | Canada | 22,000 | ![22000](/img/g.gif) |
7 | France | 20,000 | ![20000](/img/g.gif) |
8 | India | 14,250 | ![14250](/img/g.gif) |
9 | Argentina | 10,000 | ![10000](/img/g.gif) |
10 | Madagascar | 9,600 | ![9600](/img/g.gif) |
11 | Taiwan, Province Of China | 8,931 | ![8931](/img/g.gif) |
12 | Brazil | 6,200 | ![6200](/img/g.gif) |
13 | Iran, Islamic Republic Of | 5,000 | ![5000](/img/g.gif) |
14 | Malaysia | 4,000 | ![4000](/img/g.gif) |
15 | Spain | 3,850 | ![3850](/img/g.gif) |
16 | Sri Lanka | 3,000 | ![3000](/img/g.gif) |
17 | South Africa | 400 | ![400](/img/g.gif) |
18 | Sudan | 160 | ![160](/img/g.gif) |
19 | Peru | 90 | ![90](/img/g.gif) |
Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Resources Program
Note: Check source table for details and footnotes
Year of Estimate: 2013