Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Resources Program
Note: Check source table for details and footnotes
| Year | Production | Unit of Measure | % Change |
| 2003 | 955000 | Metric tons, lead content | NA |
| 2004 | 998000 | Metric tons, lead content | 4.50% |
| 2005 | 1140000 | Metric tons, lead content | 14.23% |
| 2006 | 1330000 | Metric tons, lead content | 16.67% |
| 2007 | 1410000 | Metric tons, lead content | 6.02% |
| 2008 | 1500000 | Metric tons, lead content | 6.38% |
| 2009 | 1600000 | Metric tons, lead content | 6.67% |
| 2010 | 1850000 | Metric tons, lead content | 15.63% |
| 2011 | 2400000 | Metric tons, lead content | 29.73% |
| 2012 | 2800000 | Metric tons, lead content | 16.67% |
