Bromine Reserves by Country
The United States holds 11,000,000 of the 11,490,000 metric tons in the bromine table. USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2019-2026 provide the underlying figures, which capture estimated quantities that can be economically extracted. The ranking spans 4 countries (3 with reported 2025 values) and 11,490,000 metric tons in listed 2025 reserves.
The United States reports 11,000,000 metric tons — more than twenty-two times Jordan (360,000) and China (130,000) combined. Those two newcomers, first reported in 2024 and 2023 respectively, together hold barely 4% of the listed total. The source gives the world total only as “Large”. Jordan and China are recent additions; Azerbaijan last reported in 2023. The United States has reported 11,000,000 metric tons in every year it appears, with only 2022 missing from its series. Jordan's 360,000 and China's 130,000 are the only other reported 2025 values; removing the leader would shrink the listed total from 11,490,000 to 490,000. Nothing moved between 2024 and 2025. Azerbaijan reported 300,000 metric tons from 2018 through 2021 and again for 2023, then disappeared from the 2024 and 2025 editions. Its last figure was more than twice China's current 130,000 — the former second holder now contributes nothing to the listed total. Figures come from the USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2019-2026, with 2025 values estimated. Units are metric tons, as reported by USGS. Empty means the source reported no value; 0 means the source reports zero. The source’s world total, where published, may be rounded, approximate, a lower bound, or a textual estimate, so shares are computed against the sum of the listed countries. Reserves and production are different measures and should not be combined without equalizing units.
Bromine Reserves by Country
Year
1
11,000,000
2025
2
360,000
2025
3
300,000
2023
4
130,000
2025
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The country that dropped out
Bromine Reserves by Country
#
1
11,000,000
11,000,000
11,000,000
11,000,000
-
11,000,000
11,000,000
11,000,000
2
-
-
-
-
-
-
360,000
360,000
3
300,000
300,000
300,000
300,000
-
300,000
-
-
4
-
-
-
-
-
130,000
130,000
130,000
Methodology
Frequently Asked Questions
What are bromine reserves?
Bromine reserves are estimated quantities of bromine that can be economically extracted under applicable conditions, in metric tons. Production measures the amount mined in a year.
Which countries hold the most bromine reserves?
The United States (11,000,000 metric tons), Jordan (360,000) and China (130,000) reported the largest 2025 values.
Why does Azerbaijan show no 2025 value?
Azerbaijan last reported 300,000 metric tons for 2023 and has no value in the 2024 or 2025 editions. An empty cell means not reported, not zero.
How small are the other holders?
Jordan (360,000 metric tons) and China (130,000) together hold about 4.3% of the listed total.
Data Disclaimer: Projected data (future years) are estimates based on mathematical models. Actual values may differ. Learn about our methodology →
Sources
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Updated: 15.09.2026https://www.usgs.gov/centers/national-minerals-information-center/mineral-commodity-summaries
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