Rank | Country | World Production, By Country (Thousand metric tons) |
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1 | China | 24,290 | ![24290](/img/g.gif) |
2 | United States | 11,500 | ![11500](/img/g.gif) |
3 | Russian Federation | 2,810 | ![2810](/img/g.gif) |
4 | Germany | 2,650 | ![2650](/img/g.gif) |
5 | Turkey | 1,900 | ![1900](/img/g.gif) |
6 | India | 1,600 | ![1600](/img/g.gif) |
7 | Poland | 1,052 | ![1052](/img/g.gif) |
8 | France | 1,000 | ![1000](/img/g.gif) |
9 | Ukraine | 720 | ![720](/img/g.gif) |
10 | Kenya | 500 | ![500](/img/g.gif) |
11 | Italy | 500 | ![500](/img/g.gif) |
12 | Japan | 450 | ![450](/img/g.gif) |
13 | Romania | 450 | ![450](/img/g.gif) |
14 | Pakistan | 400 | ![400](/img/g.gif) |
15 | United Kingdom | 350 | ![350](/img/g.gif) |
16 | Australia | 310 | ![310](/img/g.gif) |
17 | Mexico | 290 | ![290](/img/g.gif) |
18 | Botswana | 235 | ![235](/img/g.gif) |
19 | Portugal | 150 | ![150](/img/g.gif) |
20 | Taiwan, Province Of China | 150 | ![150](/img/g.gif) |
21 | Egypt | 50 | ![50](/img/g.gif) |
22 | Chad | 13 | ![13](/img/g.gif) |
23 | Ethiopia | 3 | ![3](/img/g.gif) |
Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Resources Program
Note: Check source table for details and footnotes
Year of Estimate: 2013