Iron Oxide Pigments Reserves by Country
The entire listed stock of iron oxide pigments reserves sits in a single country. The figures come from the USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2019-2026 and represent estimated quantities that can be economically extracted. Listed reserves totaled 37,000,000 metric tons in 2025.
India reports 37,000,000 metric tons — three-hundred-seventy times Pakistan's last reported figure of 100,000. India accounts for all of the listed 2025 reserves. India reported 37,000,000 metric tons in every year from 2018 through 2025. The estimate did not change across the eight-year series. Pakistan reported 100,000 metric tons for 2019, 2020 and 2021 — about one-three-hundred-seventieth of India's figure — with no reported value from 2022 onward. India's figure remained unchanged throughout the same eight-year period. The source gives the world total only as “Large”. Figures come from the USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2019-2026, with 2025 values estimated. Units are metric tons, as reported. Empty means the source reported no value; 0 means the source reports zero. The source publishes no numerical world total for reserves, so shares are computed against the listed countries. Reserves and production are different measures and should not be combined without equalizing units.
Iron Oxide Pigments Reserves by Country
Year
1
37,000,000
2025
2
100,000
2021
India's reserve estimate stays flat
Pakistan's three-year series
Iron Oxide Pigments Reserves by Country
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1
37,000,000
37,000,000
37,000,000
37,000,000
37,000,000
37,000,000
37,000,000
37,000,000
2
-
100,000
100,000
100,000
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Methodology
Frequently Asked Questions
What are iron oxide pigments reserves?
The figures represent reserves reported for iron oxide pigments, including ocher for India and Pakistan, in metric tons. Production measures the amount mined in a year.
Which country holds iron oxide pigments reserves?
India (37,000,000 metric tons) is the only country with a reported 2025 value; Pakistan last reported 100,000 in 2021.
Why does Pakistan show no recent value?
Pakistan reported 100,000 metric tons for 2019–2021, with no reported value from 2022 onward. An empty cell means not reported, not zero.
How long has India's reserve estimate remained at 37 million metric tons?
India has reported 37,000,000 metric tons in every year from 2018 through 2025.
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: 14.09.2026https://www.usgs.gov/centers/national-minerals-information-center/mineral-commodity-summaries
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