Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Resources Program
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Year | Production | Unit of Measure | % Change |
2002 | 92800 | Metric tons | NA |
2003 | 91700 | Metric tons | -1.19% |
2004 | 94000 | Metric tons | 2.51% |
2005 | 95000 | Metric tons | 1.06% |
2006 | 110000 | Metric tons | 15.79% |
2007 | 109600 | Metric tons | -0.36% |
2008 | 105000 | Metric tons | -4.20% |
2009 | 105000 | Metric tons | 0.00% |
2010 | 105000 | Metric tons | 0.00% |
2011 | 105000 | Metric tons | 0.00% |
2012 | 107900 | Metric tons | 2.76% |