ounces of total demand
Estimated global silver demand in 2025.
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Technology adoption, metal efficiency and substitution can move in different directions. [S1]
RESEARCH NOTE / 2026 EDITION
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ounces used by industry
Industrial demand estimate for 2025.
industrial demand change
2025 compared with 2024.
Source: Silver Institute / Metals Focus, World Silver Survey 2026, published 15 April 2026. Estimates may be revised. These are historical figures, not live indicators. [S1]
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Fine silver content32.12 oz t
Metal value at $30 / oz t$963.56
5% purchase premium$48.18
Before tax and storage$1,011.74
1 kg gross weight · 99.9% purity · assumed price, not a quote.
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