| COUNTRY | PRODUCTION (THOUSAND METRIC TONNES) |
|---|---|
| Chile | 5420 |
| Peru | 1220 |
| China | 1190 |
| United States | 1120 |
| Australia | 940 |
| Zambia | 715 |
| Russia | 710 |
| Indonesia | 625 |
| Canada | 550 |
| Congo | 440 |
| Poland | 425 |
| Mexico | 365 |
| Kazakhstan | 360 |
| Other countries | 2000 |
Last updated on Febrary 17, 2012
| World Mineral Producer |
