| Rank | Country | Production (MT) | Share % | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 10,848,000 | 45.2 | |
| 1 | China | 19,852,600 | 74.8 | |
| 2 | European Union (Italy, France, Spain) | 5,400,000 | 22.5 | |
| 2 | Argentina | 653,838 | 2.5 | |
| 3 | Turkey | 1,992,000 | 8.3 | |
| 3 | USA | 629,130 | 2.4 | |
| 4 | India | 1,632,000 | 6.8 | |
| 4 | Turkey | 534,513 | 2 | |
| 5 | South Africa | 481,358 | 1.8 |