Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Resources Program
Note: Check source table for details and footnotes
| Year | Production | Unit of Measure | % Change |
| 2003 | 90000 | Metric tons | NA |
| 2004 | 100000 | Metric tons | 11.11% |
| 2005 | 100000 | Metric tons | 0.00% |
| 2006 | 110000 | Metric tons | 10.00% |
| 2007 | 110000 | Metric tons | 0.00% |
| 2008 | 120000 | Metric tons | 9.09% |
| 2009 | 12000 | Metric tons | -90.00% |
| 2010 | 15000 | Metric tons | 25.00% |
| 2011 | 15000 | Metric tons | 0.00% |
| 2012 | 15000 | Metric tons | 0.00% |
| 2013 | 15000 | Metric tons | 0.00% |
