China Magnesium Supply Chain — Production, Exports & US Reliance

China appears ranked #1 in the producer list for magnesium on the Critical Minerals HQ Magnesium page (out of 4 listed producers).

Current Magnesium Price

2190 USD/t (updated 2026-05-03T18:54:14.722Z) — see the Magnesium live price page for refresh history and chart.

China's Role in the Global Magnesium Supply Chain

China dominates global magnesium production with approximately 85% of world output.

China's 85% production dominance creates a severe strategic supply vulnerability.

The global magnesium market is the most China-concentrated of any structural metal, with Chinese smelters supplying approximately 85% of world primary magnesium output and the US heavily exposed for automotive lightweighting, aerospace and electronics demand.

The supply side of the magnesium market is severely concentrated: China dominates global magnesium production with approximately 85% of world output.

Top Magnesium Producing Countries

  1. China
  2. Russia
  3. Israel
  4. Kazakhstan

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Frequently Asked Questions

What share of global magnesium comes from China?

China dominates global magnesium production with approximately 85% of world output.

What else does the source copy say about China and magnesium?

China's 85% production dominance creates a severe strategic supply vulnerability.