Global mineral fuel production in 2024 is dominated by a handful of key countries, with China at the forefront. Mineral fuels, which are naturally occurring substances extracted to generate energy, remain vital to the world’s energy supply.
Top Producers in Mineral Fuels
- China leads by a wide margin, producing 4,813 million metric tons (MMT).
- United States follows in second place with 2,277 MMT.
- Russia ranks third at 1,459 MMT.
- India holds fourth position with 1,143 MMT.
- Indonesia is fifth, producing 921 MMT.
- Australia comes sixth with 615 MMT.
- Saudi Arabia stands seventh at 594 MMT.
- Canada is eighth, generating 490 MMT.
- Iran takes ninth place with 457 MMT.
- South Africa is tenth, producing 234 million metric tons, and is the sole African country in the top ten.
This ranking highlights South Africa’s leading role within the African continent in mineral fuel production, underscoring its importance in the global energy landscape.
