Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Resources Program
Note: Check source table for details and footnotes
| Year | Production | Unit of Measure | % Change |
| 2003 | 280000 | Metric tons | NA |
| 2004 | 285000 | Metric tons | 1.79 % |
| 2005 | 230000 | Metric tons | -19.30 % |
| 2006 | 250000 | Metric tons | 8.70 % |
| 2007 | 250000 | Metric tons | 0.00 % |
