List of countries by dolomite mining production
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This is a list of sovereign states and territories by the estimated annual production of dolomite, a carbonate mineral used in construction, industrial minerals, steelmaking flux, refractory materials, and other applications.
Global estimates
According to industry estimates for recent years, major global producers of dolomite include India, China, and the United States. India’s dolomite output is estimated at about 25 million tonnes annually, followed by China with approximately 20 million tonnes, and the United States at around 10 million tonnes. Russia and Mexico together contribute an additional estimated 8 million tonnes.[1]
Table
| Country | Estimated annual production (tonnes) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ~82,000,000 | ||
| Template:IND | ~36,000,000 | |
| Template:USA | ~10,000,000 | |
| Template:JPN | ~9,200,000 | |
| Template:KOR | ~6,400,000 | |
| Template:HUN | ~4,548,100 | |
| Template:POL | ~4,380,000 | |
| Template:ITA | ~3,584,500 | |
| Template:SRB | ~2,231,600 | |
| Template:LTU | ~1,524,700 | Dolomite mining in Lithuania |
| Template:SVK | ~1,270,000 | |
| Template:LAT | ~758,440 | |
| Template:CRO | ~582,700 | |
| Template:FRA | ~557,680 | |
| Template:PAK | ~413,000 | |
| Template:INA | ~325,700 | |
| Template:MEX | ~325,235 | |
| Template:RUS | ~300,000 | |
| Template:AUT | ~220,280 | |
| Template:RSA | ~78,800 | |
| Template:FIN | ~63,034 | |
| — | Other countries | Many countries produce dolomite at smaller scales or for domestic use. |