Explanation

The US is the largest producer of natural gas in the world.

It accounting for 32% of global primary energy consumption.

Russia is the second-largest producer.

The top 10 natural gas producers account for about 73% of total global production:

• 1. United States  
• 2. Russia  
• 3. Iran  
• 4. China  
• 5. Qatar  
• 6. Canada  
• 7. Australia  
• 8. Saudi Arabia  
• 9. Norway  
• 10. Algeria

Explanation

The United States is the largest oil producer, followed closely by Saudi Arabia and Russia.

Canada is also a significant oil producer, with the majority of its production coming from the oil sands in Alberta.

United States: 18.60 mb/d

Saudi Arabia: 11.01 mb/d

Russia: 10.50 mb/d

Canada: 5.29 mb/d

Explanation

As of April 23, 2024, the top five wheat-producing countries in the world are:

1. China: 136.5 million metric tons
2. European Union: 133.6 million metric tons
3. India: 110.5 million metric tons
4. Russia: 91 million metric tons
5. United States: The world's fourth-largest producer 

USA is the largest Wheat exporter in the world

Explanation

Sifto Salt Mines are situated under Lake Huron.

They are the world's largest underground salt mines.

They are located in Goderich, Ontario, Canada.

It's started operations in 1959.

The world’s second-largest salt mine is the Khewra Salt Mine in Pakistan.

Explanation

• Lucky Cement Limited is the largest cement producer in Pakistan.
• Its shares are traded on the Pakistan Stock Exchange, and are part of the KSE 100 Index.

Explanation

India is the largest producer of pulses in the world.

Pulses are 20 to 25 percent protein by weight.

After India, Myanmar is the second largest producer of pulses in the world.

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Explanation

 China is the world's largest producer of potatoes, accounting for about 25.5% of global production in 2022.

List of Top Countries

Rank      Country

1               China

2               India

3               Ukraine

4               Russia

5               United States

6               Germany

7               Bangladesh

8               France

9               Pakistan

10             Netherlands

Explanation

 China imports Palm Oil primarily from:

1. Indonesia ($3.61B),
2. Malaysia ($1.22B),
3. Colombia ($9.64M),
4. Thailand ($3.97M),
5. Philippines ($1.59M)

The fastest growing import markets in Palm Oil for China between 2021 and 2022

Explanation

1. China: 136.5 million metric tons
2. European Union: 133.6 million metric tons
3. India: 110.5 million metric tons
4. Russia: 91 million metric tons
5. United States: The world's fourth-largest producer 

USA is the largest Wheat exporter in the world

Explanation

 World’s largest salt mine is “Sifto Salt Mine” is located near Toronto, Canada.

The Sifto Salt Mine in Goderich is the world's biggest underground salt mine.

Work started in 1959.

Note: World’s second largest Salt Mine is located in Pakistan.