Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Resources Program
Note: Check source table for details and footnotes
| Year | Production | Unit of Measure | % Change |
| 2003 | 44000 | Metric tons, lead content | NA |
| 2004 | 51300 | Metric tons, lead content | 16.59% |
| 2005 | 60400 | Metric tons, lead content | 17.74% |
| 2006 | 69200 | Metric tons, lead content | 14.57% |
| 2007 | 77500 | Metric tons, lead content | 11.99% |
| 2008 | 87300 | Metric tons, lead content | 12.65% |
| 2009 | 92000 | Metric tons, lead content | 5.38% |
| 2010 | 97000 | Metric tons, lead content | 5.43% |
| 2011 | 115000 | Metric tons, lead content | 18.56% |
| 2012 | 118000 | Metric tons, lead content | 2.61% |
