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How much tellurium does China produce?

China is the largest producer of tellurium: 800 tonnes in 2025, 80% of the world's 1,000 tonnes (USGS MCS).

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China's tellurium production

China tellurium production, 2025
World rankProduction (tonnes)Share of worldTen-year growthYear
1800 tonnes80%—2025

USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.

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