Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Resources Program
Note: Check source table for details and footnotes
| Year | Production | Unit of Measure | % Change |
| 2003 | 40000 | Metric tons | NA |
| 2004 | 30000 | Metric tons | -25.00% |
| 2005 | 30000 | Metric tons | 0.00% |
| 2006 | 30000 | Metric tons | 0.00% |
| 2007 | 25000 | Metric tons | -16.67% |
| 2008 | 25000 | Metric tons | 0.00% |
| 2009 | 25000 | Metric tons | 0.00% |
| 2010 | 25000 | Metric tons | 0.00% |
| 2011 | 25000 | Metric tons | 0.00% |
| 2012 | 26000 | Metric tons | 4.00% |
