Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Resources Program
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Year | Production | Unit of Measure | % Change |
2003 | 370455 | Metric tons | NA |
2004 | 536008 | Metric tons | 44.69% |
2005 | 580000 | Metric tons | 8.21% |
2006 | 650000 | Metric tons | 12.07% |
2007 | 580000 | Metric tons | -10.77% |