Global tungsten production situation

According to the data released by the U.S. Geological Survey in 2015, the global tungsten production in 2014 was about 82,400 tons, up slightly by 1% from 81,400 tons in 2013. China is the main tungsten producer, with tungsten ore production of 68,000 tons in 2014, accounting for about 84% of the global total. It was followed by Canada (2,200 tons). Other countries with high tungsten ore production include Vietnam (2,000 tons), Bolivia (1,300 tons), Austria (850 tons),Portugal (700 tons), Rwanda (700 tons), and Australia (600 tons).