Major countries in global diatomite mine production 2023

Published by
Madhumitha Jaganmohan,
May 27, 2024

The United States was the leading diatomite producing country in the world as of 2023, having produced an estimated 830,000 metric tons that year. The second-largest producer of diatomite that year was Denmark, with production amounting to an estimated 440,000 metric tons. 

Diatomite, also known as diatomaceous earth, is used in filtration products, absorbents, lightweight aggregates, and fillers, among other uses.

Mine production of diatomite worldwide in 2023, by leading country (in 1,000 metric tons)

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January 2024

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2023

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all figures are preliminary estimates

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*Volume of processed ore that was sold or used by producers.
**Processed. Figures include the sales of moler production.

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