Palladium Production by Country
palladium production by country measures how much palladium each country produces, expressed in kilograms. The figures follow the definitions used in the underlying sources. The statistics are based on USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026. The table below lists 4 countries with 2024 and 2025 data available for all of them. The United States figures are withheld to avoid disclosing company proprietary data. The source reports the World total as rounded and it is not shown in the table.
Countries With the Largest Palladium Production in 2025
Russia produced the most palladium in 2025 with 84,000 kilograms. South Africa ranked second with 70,000, followed by Canada (16,000), and Zimbabwe (15,000).
Palladium Production by Country
|
#
|
Country
|
Latest Data (kilograms)
|
Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Russia
RU
|
84,000 | 2025 |
| 2 |
South Africa
ZA
|
70,000 | 2025 |
| 3 |
Canada
CA
|
16,000 | 2025 |
| 4 |
Zimbabwe
ZW
|
15,000 | 2025 |
Among the 4 countries with available 2025 data, Russia accounted for about 45 percent of the reported production values, and Russia and South Africa together accounted for about 83 percent. Only Russia produced more than 50,000 kilograms in 2025.
Largest Changes in Palladium Production, 2024–2025
No country increased its palladium production in 2025. South Africa fell from 82,600 to 70,000 (down 12,600), Russia from 89,000 to 84,000 (down 5,000), Canada from 17,000 to 16,000 (down 1,000), and Zimbabwe from 15,200 to 15,000 (down 200).
Total reported production declined from 203,800 kilograms in 2024 to 185,000 in 2025, a decrease of 18,800 kilograms, or about 9.2 percent.
Palladium Production by Country
| # |
Country
|
2024
|
2025
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
89,000 | 84,000 |
| 2 |
|
82,600 | 70,000 |
| 3 |
|
17,000 | 16,000 |
| 4 |
|
15,200 | 15,000 |
Methodology
The statistics are based on USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026, with major processing by Our World in Data. Values refer to palladium production, in kilograms, as mine production of palladium. 2025 figures are estimates from the source. The United States figures are withheld to avoid disclosing company proprietary data. The source reports the World total as rounded and it is not shown in the table.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country produces the most palladium?
Russia produced the most palladium in 2025 with 84,000 kilograms, followed by South Africa (70,000) and Canada (16,000).
How many countries are included in the dataset?
The table lists 4 countries that record production in the USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026.
What does this indicator measure?
It measures national palladium production in kilograms, as mine production of palladium, based on the definitions used in the underlying sources.
Which country produces the least palladium?
Among the countries with 2025 data, Zimbabwe recorded the smallest output at 15,000 kilograms.
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/platinum-group-metals-statistics-and-information
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