Export News
03-03-2025
In 2023, total worldwide silver exports reached an estimated $30.5 billion.
The global silver export market saw a significant 86.5% growth compared to 2019, when total shipments were valued at $16.4 billion. However, on a year-over-year basis, silver exports declined by 9.3%, falling from $33.6 billion in 2022.
The top five silver-exporting countries were Hong Kong, mainland China, the United Kingdom, Mexico, and Germany, collectively contributing 49.3% of global silver trade in 2023.
By continent, Asian exporters dominated, accounting for $14 billion or 45.9% of total silver shipments. European countries followed with 32.6%, while North America contributed 17.3%.
Smaller shares came from:
· Latin America (excluding Mexico) and the Caribbean: 2.8%
· Oceania (led by Australia and Papua New Guinea): 0.8%
· Africa: 0.5%
For trade classification purposes, unwrought or semi-manufactured silver falls under Harmonized Tariff System (HTS) code 7106, which also includes gold- or platinum-plated silver.
Leading Silver Exporting Countries (2023)
Below are the top 15 countries that recorded the highest silver export values in 2023:
1.Hong Kong – $4.7 billion (15.4% of total silver exports)
2.Mainland China – $3 billion (10%)
3.United Kingdom – $2.8 billion (9.2%)
4.Mexico – $2.7 billion (8.8%)
5.Germany – $1.8 billion (6%)
6.South Korea – $1.7 billion (5.5%)
7.Switzerland – $1.6 billion (5.2%)
8.Japan – $1.5 billion (4.9%)
9.United States – $1.4 billion (4.5%)
10.Canada – $1.2 billion (4%)
11.Poland – $992.4 million (3.3%)
12.Italy – $769.7 million (2.5%)
13.Türkiye – $692.4 million (2.3%)
14.United Arab Emirates – $655.3 million (2.1%)
15.Kazakhstan – $642.9 million (2.1%)
These 15 nations collectively accounted for 85.8% of the world’s silver exports in 2023.
Fastest-Growing & Declining Silver Exporters
Among the top silver exporters, the countries with the highest growth rates since 2022 included:
· United Arab Emirates (+551.2%)
· Italy (+39.3%)
· Hong Kong (+35.6%)
· Canada (+29.3%)
Conversely, countries that saw the biggest declines in silver exports were:
· United Kingdom (-65.6%)
· United States (-22.5%)
· Japan (-7.9%)
· Kazakhstan (-2.6%)
· Switzerland (-1.9%)
Top Silver Exporting Companies
Tendata has identified leading global silver producers that play a major role in international silver trade:
1.TOO KAZ MINERALS AKTOGAY – $3.9 billion (17.28%)
2.TOO KAZ MINERALS BOZSHAKOL – $3.7 billion (16.32%)
3.METALURGICA MET MEX PEAOLES – $2.3 billion (10.37%)
4.TOO KAZTSINK – $608.45 million (2.7%)
5.TOO KAZAKHMYS SMELTING – $553.9 million (2.46%)
6.AO POLYUS KRASNOYARSK – $481.2 million (2.13%)
7.OOO NOVOANGARSKY PROCESSING PLANT – $423.92 million (1.88%)
8.QSSC – $423.61 million (1.88%)
9.OOO TRISMEGIST RUS – $393.24 million (1.74%)
10.TEQUILA PATRON – $372.31 million (1.65%)
These companies represent key players in the global silver market, shaping trade flows and influencing international prices.
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