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How much magnesium does Russia produce and export?

Russia is the 2nd largest producer of magnesium: 60,000 tonnes in 2025, 5.5% of the world's 1.1 million tonnes (USGS MCS). It is the nullth largest exporter by value: $3 million in 2024, 0.3% of world exports of unwrought magnesium (HS 810411) (CEPII BACI).

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Russia's magnesium production

Russia magnesium production, 2025
World rankProduction (tonnes)Share of worldTen-year growthYear
260,000 tonnes5.5%—2025

USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.

Russia's magnesium exports

Russia exports of Magnesium, unwrought, 99.8% or more magnesium, 2024
World rankExport valueShare of world exportsQuantity (tonnes)Average value per tonneYear
$3 million0.3%676 t$4,4522024

CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 810411 (Magnesium, unwrought, 99.8% or more magnesium).

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