Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Resources Program
Note: Check source table for details and footnotes
| Year | Production | Unit of Measure | % Change |
| 2003 | 130000 | Metric tons | NA |
| 2004 | 150000 | Metric tons | 15.38 % |
| 2005 | 160000 | Metric tons | 6.67 % |
| 2006 | 160000 | Metric tons | 0.00 % |
| 2007 | 170000 | Metric tons | 6.25 % |
| 2008 | 160000 | Metric tons | -5.88 % |
| 2009 | 160000 | Metric tons | 0.00 % |
