Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Resources Program
Note: Check source table for details and footnotes
| Year | Production | Unit of Measure | % Change |
| 2003 | 50000 | Metric tons, lead content | NA |
| 2004 | 65915 | Metric tons, lead content | 31.83% |
| 2005 | 63800 | Metric tons, lead content | -3.21% |
| 2006 | 62000 | Metric tons, lead content | -2.82% |
| 2007 | 54100 | Metric tons, lead content | -12.74% |
| 2008 | 50200 | Metric tons, lead content | -7.21% |
| 2009 | 43000 | Metric tons, lead content | -14.34% |
| 2010 | 39100 | Metric tons, lead content | -9.07% |
| 2011 | 50700 | Metric tons, lead content | 29.67% |
| 2012 | 51000 | Metric tons, lead content | 0.59% |
