the following table enlists the iron-ore producing countries in decreasing order −
| country | production (thousands of tonnes) |
|---|---|
| china | 1,380,000 |
| australia | 824,000 |
| brazil | 428,000 |
| india | 129,000 |
| russia | 112,000 |
| ukraine | 68,000 |
| south africa | 80,000 |
| united states | 43,000 |
| canada | 39,000 |
| sweden | 37,000 |