Fused aluminum oxide Silicon carbide 2009 2010 2009 2010 United States and Canada 60,400 60,400 42,600 42,600 Argentina — — 5,000 5,000 Australia 50,000 50,000 — — Austria 60,000 60,000 — — Brazil 50,000 50,000 43,000 43,000 China 700,000 700,000 455,000 455,000 France 40,000 40,000 16,000 16,000 Germany 80,000 80,000 36,000 36,000 India 40,000 40,000 5,000 5,000 Japan 25,000 25,000 60,000 60,000 Mexico — — 45,000 45,000 Norway — — 80,000 80,000 Venezuela — — 30,000 30,000 Other countries 80,000 80,000 190,000 190,000 World total (rounded) 1,190,000 1,190,000 1,010,000 1,010,000