In 2023, China dominated bismuth production with 11,000 metric tons, eclipsing other countries significantly. Laos followed with 2,000 metric tons and Mexico with 540 metric tons. Notably, China showed a slight increase of about 2% compared to 2022, while Laos increased by approximately 1.5%. Other countries, such as Kazakhstan and Canada, showed minimal increases, with Canada having a CAGR of 1.2% over five years. Russia lagged with negligible production volumes.
Future trends to watch include:
- Technological advancements in mining could boost outputs, particularly in Laos and Mexico.
- Environmental regulations may impact production in China, influencing global supply.
- Emerging markets may explore bismuth mining, potentially reshaping global production dynamics.
Top countries in Top Bismuth Producing Countries
| # | 7 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 11,000 | 2017 | |
| 2 | 2 Laos | 2,000 | 2017 | |
| 3 | 3 Mexico | 540 | 2017 | |
| 4 | 4 Japan | 430 | 2017 | |
| 5 | 5 Kazakhstan | 140 | 2017 | |
| 6 | 6 Canada | 25 | 2017 | |
| 7 | 7 Russia | 4 | 2017 |
