Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Resources Program
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Year | Production | Unit of Measure | % Change |
2003 | 15580 | Metric tons | NA |
2004 | 14931 | Metric tons | -4.17 % |
2005 | 15346 | Metric tons | 2.78 % |
2006 | 16494 | Metric tons | 7.48 % |
2007 | 15473 | Metric tons | -6.19 % |
2008 | 15503 | Metric tons | 0.19 % |
2009 | 17399 | Metric tons | 12.23 % |
2010 | 15793 | Metric tons | -9.23 % |
2011 | 16000 | Metric tons | 1.31 % |
2012 | 17494 | Metric tons | 9.34 % |
2013 | 20656 | Metric tons | 18.07 % |