Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Resources Program
Note: Check source table for details and footnotes
| Year | Production | Unit of Measure | % Change |
| 2003 | 1700000 | Metric tons | NA |
| 2004 | 1800000 | Metric tons | 5.88% |
| 2005 | 1850000 | Metric tons | 2.78% |
| 2006 | 1950000 | Metric tons | 5.41% |
| 2007 | 2000000 | Metric tons | 2.56% |
| 2008 | 2000000 | Metric tons | 0.00% |
