Approximately 300 million tons of salt are consumed worldwide each year.
Approximately 45 million metric tons of salt were produced in the US in 2006.
Approximately 193 million metric tons of sugar are produced worldwide every year.
It is difficult to provide an exact figure as fireworks usage varies greatly across different events and regions. However, estimates suggest that several thousand tons of fireworks are used worldwide each year, with a significant portion being consumed during events such as New Year's Eve celebrations.
Around 270 million metric tons of sulfuric acid are produced per year worldwide.
Around 7.9 billion tons of coal is consumed globally each year, with China being the largest consumer of coal. This consumption contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. Efforts to transition to cleaner energy sources are underway to reduce reliance on coal.
There is an average of 3.3 billion tons of concrete used each year, and this amount is on the rise.
1.3 million tons a year
An estimated 2.1 million tons of sardines are consumed by humans every year worldwide. Sardines are a popular seafood choice due to their health benefits and affordability.
Around 70 million tons of oranges are consumed worldwide each year. This equates to approximately 3,600 oranges per second. Oranges are a popular fruit due to their sweet taste and high vitamin C content.
Approximately 45 million metric tons of salt were produced in the US in 2006.
Top ten wheat producers for the 2005-6 season:China -- 96.2 million tons (15.4% of worldwide production)India -- 72 million tons (11.5% of worldwide production)USA -- 57.1 million tons (9.1% of worldwide production)Russia -- 45.5 million tons (7.3% of worldwide production)France -- 36.9 million tons (5.9% of worldwide production)Canada -- 25.5 million tons (4.1% of worldwide production)Australia -- 24.1 million tons (3.8% of worldwide productionGermany -- 23.6 million tons (3.8% of worldwide production)Pakistan -- 21.6 million tons (3.4% of worldwide production)Turkey -- 21 million tons (3.4% of worldwide production)
Top ten wheat producers for the 2005-6 season:China -- 96.2 million tons (15.4% of worldwide production)India -- 72 million tons (11.5% of worldwide production)USA -- 57.1 million tons (9.1% of worldwide production)Russia -- 45.5 million tons (7.3% of worldwide production)France -- 36.9 million tons (5.9% of worldwide production)Canada -- 25.5 million tons (4.1% of worldwide production)Australia -- 24.1 million tons (3.8% of worldwide productionGermany -- 23.6 million tons (3.8% of worldwide production)Pakistan -- 21.6 million tons (3.4% of worldwide production)Turkey -- 21 million tons (3.4% of worldwide production)
Given that the barrels are of salt, 854.7 short tons 763.1 long tons 775.4 metric tons
96,000,000 tons of chips
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Approximately 20-25 metric tons of salt can be loaded into a 20ft container, depending on the density of the salt and any weight restrictions.
Approximately 193 million metric tons of sugar are produced worldwide every year.