Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Resources Program
Note: Check source table for details and footnotes
| Year | Production | Unit of Measure | % Change |
| 2003 | 460000 | Metric tons, lead content | NA |
| 2004 | 445000 | Metric tons, lead content | -3.26% |
| 2005 | 437000 | Metric tons, lead content | -1.80% |
| 2006 | 429000 | Metric tons, lead content | -1.83% |
| 2007 | 444000 | Metric tons, lead content | 3.50% |
| 2008 | 410000 | Metric tons, lead content | -7.66% |
| 2009 | 406000 | Metric tons, lead content | -0.98% |
| 2010 | 369000 | Metric tons, lead content | -9.11% |
| 2011 | 342000 | Metric tons, lead content | -7.32% |
| 2012 | 345000 | Metric tons, lead content | 0.88% |
