Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Resources Program
Note: Check source table for details and footnotes
| Year | Production | Unit of Measure | % Change |
| 2003 | 52000 | Metric tons | NA |
| 2004 | 58000 | Metric tons | 11.54 % |
| 2005 | 93000 | Metric tons | 60.34 % |
| 2006 | 100000 | Metric tons | 7.53 % |
| 2007 | 100000 | Metric tons | 0.00 % |
