World production
Estimated production (tonnes) for 1999
| Russia |
870 000 |
| China |
360 000 |
| Canada |
220 000 |
| Brazil |
210 000 |
| Kazakhstan |
200 000 |
| Zimbabwe |
170 000 |
| Other |
50 000 |
| Total |
2 080 000 |
| Sources: Natural Resources Canada, U.S. Geological Survey, The Chrysotile Institute |
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World consumption
Estimated consumption (tonnes) for 2003
| Far East |
880 000 |
| Russia and Central Asia |
530 000 |
| Middle East and Indian sub-continent |
320 000 |
| Africa |
80 000 |
| Central and South America |
180 000 |
| North America |
50 000 |
| Europe |
40 000 |
| Total |
2 080 000 |
| Source: The Chrysotile Institute |
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See also...
Chrysotile Institute
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