How much feldspar does China produce and export?
China is the 4th largest producer of feldspar: 3.7 million tonnes in 2025, 12% of the world's 31 million tonnes (USGS MCS). It is the 4th largest exporter by value: $43.3 million in 2024, 6.4% of world exports of feldspar (HS 252910) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Other Asia, nes, which takes 51% of its feldspar exports by value.
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China's feldspar production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3.7 million tonnes | 12% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
China's feldspar exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | $43.3 million | 6.4% | 297,017 t | $146 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 252910 (Feldspar).
Where China's feldspar goes
| Destination | Value | Share of China's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Other Asia, nes | $22M | 51% |
| Indonesia | $3M | 7.6% |
| Peru | $3M | 6.7% |
| Pakistan | $3M | 6.4% |
| Philippines | $2M | 5.2% |
China as a buyer of feldspar
China imported $21.3 million of feldspar (HS 252910) in 2024, 3.1% of world imports, ranked #6.
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