Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Resources Program
Note: Check source table for details and footnotes
| Year | Production | Unit of Measure | % Change |
| 2003 | 688000 | Metric tons, lead content | NA |
| 2004 | 674000 | Metric tons, lead content | -2.03% |
| 2005 | 767000 | Metric tons, lead content | 13.80% |
| 2006 | 686000 | Metric tons, lead content | -10.56% |
| 2007 | 641000 | Metric tons, lead content | -6.56% |
| 2008 | 645000 | Metric tons, lead content | 0.62% |
| 2009 | 566000 | Metric tons, lead content | -12.25% |
| 2010 | 625000 | Metric tons, lead content | 10.42% |
| 2011 | 621000 | Metric tons, lead content | -0.64% |
| 2012 | 648000 | Metric tons, lead content | 4.35% |
