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Puerto Rico: Silver Market 2025

Silver Market Size in Puerto Rico

In 2021, the Puerto Rican silver market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Silver Production in Puerto Rico

In value terms, silver production expanded sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 27% against the previous year. Puerto Rico production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Silver Exports

Exports from Puerto Rico

In 2021, approx. less than X kg of silver including silver plated with gold or platinum were exported from Puerto Rico; almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, silver exports amounted to less than $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons) and Japan (X tons) represented roughly 29% of total exports in 2021. China (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by the UK (X tons), Mexico (X tons), South Korea (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Germany (X tons). All these countries together held near 40% share of total exports. Switzerland (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Italy (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +19.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest silver supplying countries from Puerto Rico were Hong Kong SAR ($X), China ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 37% share of total exports.

China, with a CAGR of +17.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Puerto Rico amounted to less than $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Japan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+2.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Silver Imports

Imports into Puerto Rico

In 2021, approx. less than X kg of silver including silver plated with gold or platinum were imported into Puerto Rico; remaining constant against 2020. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, silver imports amounted to less than $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons) and the UK (X tons) represented the largest importers of silver including silver plated with gold or platinum in 2021, finishing at approx. 16% and 15% of total imports, respectively. Canada (X tons) took an 8.6% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Hong Kong SAR (8%), China (7.6%), Japan (5.6%) and India (5.5%). Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Germany (X tons), Switzerland (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Spain (X tons) and France (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of +14.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), the UK ($X) and Canada ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 48% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Hong Kong SAR, India, Japan, China, Switzerland, Germany, Taiwan (Chinese), Thailand, France and Spain, which together accounted for a further 39%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Spain, with a CAGR of +15.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Puerto Rico stood at less than $X per ton in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+7.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for silver including silver plated with gold or platinum in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of silver consumption in 2020 were China, the United States and Canada, together comprising 29% of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of silver including silver plated with gold or platinum in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of silver production, comprising approx. 19% of total volume. Moreover, silver production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Japan, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Mexico, with a 5.9% share.

What are the leading suppliers of silver including silver plated with gold or platinum to Puerto Rico?

In value terms, the United States constitutes the largest market for imported silver including silver plated with gold or platinum into Puerto Rico, comprising 25% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK, with a 12% share of global imports. It was followed by Canada, with an 11% share.

What are the leading importers of silver including silver plated with gold or platinum from Puerto Rico?

In value terms, the UK, China and Mexico constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, together accounting for 35% of total exports.

What is the average export price for silver including silver plated with gold or platinum in Puerto Rico?

In 2020, the silver export price in Puerto Rico amounted to $less than 0.1 per ton, standing approx. at the previous year.

What is the average import price for silver including silver plated with gold or platinum in Puerto Rico?

The silver import price in Puerto Rico stood at $less than 0.1 per ton in 2020, remaining constant against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the silver market in Puerto Rico. 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.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 24411030 - Silver, unwrought or in powder form (including plated with gold or platinum)
Prodcom 24411050 - Silver, in semi-manufactured forms (including plated with gold or platinum) (excluding unwrought or in powder form)

Country coverage:

Puerto Rico

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Puerto Rico
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024