Supply chain footprint — snapshot year 2025
| Element | Share % | Quantity | Global rank | Confidence | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ti titanium |
4.0% | 360,000 tonnes per year | 9th | high | USGS 2024e: 360 kt. Norway; also a leading supplier of titanium slag to the US. |
| Si silicon |
3.5% | 180,000 tonnes per year | 6th | high | USGS 2024e: 180 kt. |
| Si silicon |
2.6% | 120,000 tonnes per year | 7th | high | USGS 2024e: 120 kt. Uses hydroelectric power for low-carbon smelting. |
| Element | Share % | Quantity | Global rank | Confidence | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al aluminum |
1.8% | 1.3 million tonnes per year | 13th | high | Norway. USGS 2024e: 1,300 kt; yearend capacity 1,460 kt. |
| Cd cadmium |
1.5% | 350 tonnes per year | 11th | high | Norway 2024e: 350 metric tons. byproduct of Zn |
| Element | Share % | Quantity | Global rank | Confidence | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ti titanium |
6.3% | 37,000,000 tonnes | 4th | high | Norway ilmenite reserves: 37,000 kt TiO2 content. |