Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Resources Program
Note: Check source table for details and footnotes
| Year | Production | Unit of Measure | % Change |
| 2003 | 110000 | Metric tons | NA |
| 2004 | 120000 | Metric tons | 9.09% |
| 2005 | 130000 | Metric tons | 8.33% |
| 2006 | 120000 | Metric tons | -7.69% |
| 2007 | 130000 | Metric tons | 8.33% |
| 2008 | 140000 | Metric tons | 7.69% |
| 2009 | 130000 | Metric tons | -7.14% |
| 2010 | 140000 | Metric tons | 7.69% |
| 2011 | 150000 | Metric tons | 7.14% |
| 2012 | 160000 | Metric tons | 6.67% |
| 2013 | 170000 | Metric tons | 6.25% |
