Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Resources Program
Note: Check source table for details and footnotes
| Year | Production | Unit of Measure | % Change |
| 2003 | 79000 | Metric tons | NA |
| 2004 | 115000 | Metric tons | 45.57% |
| 2005 | 95000 | Metric tons | -17.39% |
| 2006 | 95000 | Metric tons | 0.00% |
| 2007 | 95000 | Metric tons | 0.00% |
| 2008 | 170000 | Metric tons | 78.95% |
| 2009 | 170000 | Metric tons | 0.00% |
| 2010 | 200000 | Metric tons | 17.65% |
| 2011 | 200000 | Metric tons | 0.00% |
| 2012 | 250000 | Metric tons | 25.00% |
