 
 This is a list of countries by magnesium production in 2024 based on United States Geological Survey figures. [1]
* indicates "Natural resources of country or territory" links.
| Country | Production | Capacity | 
|---|---|---|
| World | 1,000 | 2,100 | 
|  China * | [2] 950 | 1,800 | 
|  Russia * | 15 | 81 | 
|  Israel * | 20 | 34 | 
|  Kazakhstan * | 20 | 30 | 
|  Brazil * | 20 | 22 | 
|  Turkey * | 15 | 15 | 
|  Iran * | 5 | 6 | 
|  United States | – | 64 | 
| Other countries | – | 52 | 
In 2000, Canada produced the second-most Mg mineral in the world, and by 2011 it produced none. [3] This may have been the result of the toxic sulfur emission SF6 problem, regulated by the Kyoto accord. [4] Many resources exist in south-eastern British Columbia. [5]
A non-exhaustive list of producers in 2000: [4]
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