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View PricingSilver Ore Price in China Surges to $2,147 per Ton, Reaches Extreme Volatility
China Silver Ore Import Price in December 2022
In December 2022, the silver ore price amounted to $2,147 per ton (CIF, China), remaining relatively unchanged against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2022 an increase of 26% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $3,006 per ton in April 2022; however, from May 2022 to December 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Mongolia ($3,837 per ton), while the price for Cuba ($862 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From December 2021 to December 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (-0.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
China Silver Ore Imports
In December 2022, the amount of silver ores and concentrates imported into China reduced markedly to 116K tons, which is down by -21.7% against the month before. Overall, total imports indicated a slight increase from December 2021 to December 2022: its volume increased at an average monthly rate of +1.6% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on December 2022 figures, imports decreased by -21.7% against November 2022 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2022 with an increase of 38% against the previous month. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at 158K tons in August 2022; however, from September 2022 to December 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, silver ore imports shrank notably to $249M (IndexBox estimates) in December 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2022 when imports increased by 21% month-to-month. Imports peaked at 317K tons in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to December 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
China Silver Ore Imports by Country
In December 2022, Peru (50K tons) constituted the largest silver ore supplier to China, with a 43% share of total imports. Moreover, silver ore imports from Peru exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (24K tons), twofold. Australia (11K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.2% share.
From December 2021 to December 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume from Peru was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Mexico (-2.3% per month) and Australia (+8.0% per month).
In value terms, Mexico ($85M), Peru ($78M) and Sweden ($16M) appeared to be the largest silver ore suppliers to China, together comprising 72% of total imports. Australia, Mongolia, Cuba and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.
Mongolia, with a CAGR of +9.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
Silver Ore Prices Experience Fluctuations Due to Declining Supply and Increasing Demand from Various Industries
This spike in price was due to multiple factors, such as the decline in supply from major mining countries like Peru and Mexico. Additionally, the increasing demand for silver from various industries, such as electronics, jewelry, and solar panel production, further led to price fluctuations. However, the price wasn't stable and was fluctuating wildly. Overall, it can be said that the silver ore market wasn't very stable, with many external factors impacting its price.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the silver ore market in China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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The Largest Destinations for Exports
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
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- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
