How much zirconium does Australia produce and export?
Australia is the largest producer of zirconium: 400,000 tonnes in 2025, 33% of the world's 1.2 million tonnes (USGS MCS). It is the 2nd largest exporter by value: $267.9 million in 2024, 16% of world exports of zirconium ore and concentrate (HS 261510) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Spain, which takes 24% of its zirconium exports by value.
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Australia's zirconium production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 400,000 tonnes | 33% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
Australia's zirconium exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $267.9 million | 16% | 122,822 t | $2,181 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 261510 (Zirconium ores and concentrates).
Where Australia's zirconium goes
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