Tellurium Production by Country
Tellurium production by country measures how much tellurium 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 (W) to avoid disclosing company proprietary data, and the World total is reported as rounded in the source and is not shown in the table. The figures are as reported for refinery production, measured as tellurium content, and 2025 figures are estimates from the source.
Countries With the Largest Tellurium Production in 2025
China produced the most tellurium in 2025 with 800 metric tons. Russia ranked second with 67, followed by Japan (61), Sweden (48), Canada (28), Uzbekistan (18), South Africa (5), and Bulgaria (1).
Tellurium Production by Country
|
#
|
Country
|
Latest Data (metric tons)
|
Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
China
CN
|
800 | 2025 |
| 2 |
Russia
RU
|
67 | 2025 |
| 3 |
Japan
JP
|
61 | 2025 |
| 4 |
Sweden
SE
|
48 | 2025 |
| 5 |
Canada
CA
|
28 | 2025 |
| 6 |
Uzbekistan
UZ
|
18 | 2025 |
| 7 |
South Africa
ZA
|
5 | 2025 |
| 8 |
Bulgaria
BG
|
1 | 2025 |
Among the 8 countries with available 2025 data, China accounted for about 78 percent of the reported production values, and China and Russia together accounted for about 84 percent. Only China produced more than 100 metric tons in 2025.
Tellurium Production Around the World
In Asia, China (800 metric tons) is the dominant producer, ahead of Japan (61) and Uzbekistan (18). In Europe, Russia (67) is the largest producer, ahead of Sweden (48) and Bulgaria (1). In the Americas, Canada (28) is the largest listed producer, while the United States figures are withheld. In Africa, South Africa (5) is the only listed producer.
Tellurium Production by Country
| # |
Country
|
2024
|
2025
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
750 | 800 |
| 2 |
|
64 | 67 |
| 3 |
|
70 | 61 |
| 4 |
|
46 | 48 |
| 5 |
|
27 | 28 |
| 6 |
|
18 | 18 |
| 7 |
|
5 | 5 |
| 8 |
|
1 | 1 |
Methodology
The statistics are based on USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026, with major processing by Our World in Data. Values refer to tellurium production, in metric tons, as refinery production reported as tellurium content. 2025 figures are estimates from the source. The United States figures are withheld (W) to avoid disclosing company proprietary data. The World total is reported as rounded in the source and is not shown in the table, and other countries are aggregated in the source. In the table, a zero reflects no production, while an empty cell means that no value was reported.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country produces the most tellurium?
China produced the most tellurium in 2025 with 800 metric tons, followed by Russia (67) and Japan (61).
How many countries are included in the dataset?
The table lists 8 countries that record tellurium production in the USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026.
What does this indicator measure?
It measures national tellurium production in metric tons, as refinery production reported as tellurium content, based on the definitions used in the underlying sources.
Which country produces the least tellurium?
Among the countries with 2025 data, Bulgaria recorded the smallest output at 1 metric ton.
Why is the United States not shown?
United States figures are withheld (W) 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/selenium-and-tellurium-statistics-and-information
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