Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Resources Program
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Year | Production | Unit of Measure | % Change |
2003 | 404000 | Metric tons | NA |
2004 | 368000 | Metric tons | -8.91% |
2005 | 376000 | Metric tons | 2.17% |
2006 | 398000 | Metric tons | 5.85% |
2007 | 400000 | Metric tons | 0.50% |
2008 | 400000 | Metric tons | 0.00% |
2009 | 392000 | Metric tons | -2.00% |