Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Resources Program
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| Year | Production | Unit of Measure | % Change |
| 2002 | 470000 | Metric tons, gross weight | NA |
| 2003 | 475000 | Metric tons, gross weight | 1.06% |
| 2004 | 475000 | Metric tons, gross weight | 0.00% |
| 2005 | 480000 | Metric tons, gross weight | 1.05% |
| 2006 | 475000 | Metric tons, gross weight | -1.04% |