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U.S.: Silver Ore Market 2025

Silver Ore Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, the amount of silver ores and concentrates exported from the United States shrank sharply to X tons, which is down by -75.7% compared with 2020 figures. In general, exports recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 362% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, silver ore exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a sharp reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 236% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for silver ore exports from the United States, with a 62% share of total exports. Moreover, silver ore exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Africa (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Japan (X kg), with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled -16.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Africa (+158.0% per year) and Japan (+45.9% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for silver ore exports from the United States, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 24% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to South Africa totaled +129.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-28.4% per year) and Japan (+37.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average silver ore export price stood at $X per kg in 2021, increasing by 107% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a perceptible setback. The export price peaked at $X per kg in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per kg), while the average price for exports to Canada ($X per kg) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea (-4.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Silver Ore Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, silver ore imports into the United States stood at X kg, almost unchanged from the year before. In general, imports saw a precipitous setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 35,077% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, silver ore imports amounted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a sharp downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 15,613% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Taiwan (Chinese) (X kg) was the main silver ore supplier to the United States, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Taiwan (Chinese) was relatively modest.

In value terms, Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) constituted the largest supplier of silver ore to the United States.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Taiwan (Chinese) was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average silver ore import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a dramatic contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 159%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Taiwan (Chinese).

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Canada amounted to -8.8% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

China remains the largest silver ore consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 79% of total volume. Moreover, silver ore consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Russia, more than tenfold. Peru ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 2.9% share.
Peru remains the largest silver ore producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 46% of total volume. Moreover, silver ore production in Peru exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Russia, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by South Africa, with a 12% share.
In value terms, Taiwan Chinese) constituted the largest supplier of silver ore to the United States.
In value terms, South Africa emerged as the key foreign market for silver ore exports from the United States, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany, with a 24% share of total exports.
The average silver ore export price stood at $441 per kg in 2021, falling by -33.9% against the previous year.
In 2021, the average silver ore import price amounted to $101,993 per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the silver ore market in the U.S.. 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:

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Country coverage:

  • United States

Data coverage:

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

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 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, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    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, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    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, 2012–2024

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