Asbestos
Which countries have asbestos reserves? 7 countries in the Magna Factbook list asbestos among their natural resources, ranked and linked.
Last updated: October 2026
7 countries list asbestos among their natural resources. Egypt — scored 64.86/100 by the Bureau — is the highest-ranked holder, ahead of Italy, Oman. Control of asbestos is geopolitical leverage: whoever holds the resource weighs on supply chains.
| # | Country | Power |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egypt | 64.86/100 |
| 2 | Italy | 64.38/100 |
| 3 | Oman | 60.32/100 |
| 4 | Cyprus | 41.26/100 |
| 5 | North Macedonia | 29.53/100 |
| 6 | Zimbabwe | 24.27/100 |
| 7 | Eswatini | 12.4/100 |
Asbestos is used for insulation, fireproofing, and roofing (now largely banned due to health risks).
Among countries tracked by the Bureau, Egypt is the highest-ranked holder of asbestos, with a power score of 64.86/100. The ranking reflects national power, not just production volume — it shows who has leverage, not just who has deposits.
The Bureau does not publish a specific percentage for China's control of asbestos. China does not appear on the Bureau's list of countries that list asbestos among their natural resources.
Asbestos is a natural resource tracked by the Bureau. 7 countries list asbestos among their natural resources. Egypt — scored 64.86/100 by the Bureau — is the highest-ranked holder. Control of asbestos is geopolitical leverage: whoever holds the resource weighs on the supply chains that depend on it.
Which countries hold asbestos?
7 countries list asbestos among their natural resources. The page ranks each by its national power score, with a link to its full country profile.
Which country holds the most asbestos?
Egypt is the highest-ranked holder, with a power score of 64.86/100. The ranking reflects national power, not just reserves — it shows who has leverage, not just who has deposits.
Why is asbestos geopolitically important?
Control of asbestos is geopolitical leverage: whoever holds the resource weighs on the supply chains that depend on it. The Bureau's mineral pages show who holds what, ranked by national power.