Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Resources Program
Note: Check source table for details and footnotes
| Year | Production | Unit of Measure | % Change |
| 2003 | 12409 | Metric tons | NA |
| 2004 | 11553 | Metric tons | -6.90% |
| 2005 | 10500 | Metric tons | -9.11% |
| 2006 | 10000 | Metric tons | -4.76% |
| 2007 | 10000 | Metric tons | 0.00% |