How much antimony does China produce?
China is the largest producer of antimony: 40,000 tonnes in 2025, 36% of the world's 110,720 tonnes (USGS MCS).
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China's antimony production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40,000 tonnes | 36% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026. World total is the sum of reporting countries.
China as a buyer of antimony
China imported $259 million of antimony ore and concentrate (HS 261710) in 2024, 55% of world imports, ranked #1. Of its $259 million of antimony imports in 2024, 39% came from Thailand and 21% from Australia, among 28 suppliers. Largest sources: Thailand (39%), Australia (20%), Bolivia (13%), Myanmar (12%), Tajikistan (7.2%).
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