Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Resources Program
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| Year | Production | Unit of Measure | % Change |
| 2003 | 87795 | Metric tons | NA |
| 2004 | 88194 | Metric tons | 0.45% |
| 2005 | 114708 | Metric tons | 30.06% |
| 2006 | 110000 | Metric tons | -4.10% |
| 2007 | 110000 | Metric tons | 0.00% |
| 2008 | 110000 | Metric tons | 0.00% |
| 2009 | 110000 | Metric tons | 0.00% |