Indium Production by Country
Indium production by country measures how much indium each country produces, expressed in metric tons. The figures follow the definitions used in the underlying sources. The statistics are based on USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026. The table below lists 8 countries, each reporting refinery production, with 2024 and 2025 data available for all 8. The United States is not shown because its production figures are withheld to avoid disclosing company proprietary data. The figures are as reported for refinery production, and 2025 figures are estimates from the source.
China produced the most indium in 2025 with 760 metric tons. South Korea ranked second with 180, followed by Japan (65), Canada (40), France (21), Belgium (19), Russia (5), and Uzbekistan (1). Among the 8 countries with available 2025 data, China accounted for about 70 percent of the reported production values, and China and South Korea together accounted for about 86 percent. Only China produced more than 500 metric tons in 2025. In Asia, China (760 metric tons) is the dominant producer, ahead of Japan (65), South Korea (180), and Uzbekistan (1). In Europe, France (21) and Belgium (19) are the main listed producers, while Russia (5) is a smaller producer. In North America, Canada (40 metric tons) is the only listed producer, while the United States figures are withheld. Indium production was stable across the eight countries, with every country holding exactly the same output in 2025 as in 2024. China held 760 metric tons, South Korea 180, Japan 65, Canada 40, France 21, Belgium 19, Russia 5, and Uzbekistan 1. The World total is reported as rounded in the source and is not shown in the table. The statistics are based on USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026, with major processing by Our World in Data. Values refer to indium production, in metric tons, as refinery production. 2025 figures are estimates from the source. The United States figures are withheld to avoid disclosing company proprietary data. The World total is reported as rounded in the source and is not shown in the table, where a zero reflects no production, while an empty cell means that no value was reported.Countries With the Largest Indium Production in 2025
Indium Production by Country
Year
1
760
2025
2
180
2025
3
65
2025
4
40
2025
5
21
2025
6
19
2025
7
5
2025
8
1
2025
Indium Production Around the World
Largest Changes in Indium Production, 2024–2025
Indium Production by Country
#
1
760
760
2
180
180
3
65
65
4
40
40
5
21
21
6
19
19
7
5
5
8
1
1
Methodology
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country produces the most indium?
China produced the most indium in 2025 with 760 metric tons, followed by South Korea (180) and Japan (65).
How many countries are included in the dataset?
The table lists 8 countries that record indium production in the USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026.
What does this indicator measure?
It measures national indium production in metric tons, as refinery production, based on the definitions used in the underlying sources.
Which country produces the least indium?
Among the countries with 2025 data, Uzbekistan recorded the smallest output at 1 metric ton.
Why is the United States not shown?
United States figures are withheld to avoid disclosing company proprietary data.
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: 24.08.2026https://www.usgs.gov/centers/national-minerals-information-center/indium-statistics-and-information
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