Production and Consumption
World production
Estimated production (tonnes) for 1999 |
Russia |
870 000 |
China |
360 000 |
Canada |
220 000 |
Brazil |
210 000 |
Kazakhstan |
200 000 |
Zimbabwe |
170 000 |
Other |
50 000 |
Total |
2 080 000 |
Sources: Natural Resources Canada, U.S. Geological Survey, The Chrysotile Institute |
World consumption
Estimated consumption (tonnes) for 2003 |
Far East |
880 000 |
Russia and Central Asia |
530 000 |
Middle East and Indian sub-continent |
320 000 |
Africa |
80 000 |
Central and South America |
180 000 |
North America |
50 000 |
Europe |
40 000 |
Total |
2 080 000 |
Source: The Chrysotile Institute |
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