Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Resources Program
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Year | Production | Unit of Measure | % Change |
2002 | 80000 | Metric tons | NA |
2003 | 80000 | Metric tons | 0.00% |
2004 | 110000 | Metric tons | 37.50% |
2005 | 110000 | Metric tons | 0.00% |
2006 | 100000 | Metric tons | -9.09% |
2007 | 95000 | Metric tons | -5.00% |
2008 | 95000 | Metric tons | 0.00% |
2009 | 95000 | Metric tons | 0.00% |
2010 | 90000 | Metric tons | -5.26% |
2011 | 91500 | Metric tons | 1.67% |
2012 | 95600 | Metric tons | 4.48% |