Silver Institute Press Releases
- Silver Market Trends – 2019
(Washington D.C. – February 5, 2019) Last year, the silver market faced a challenging environment which was reflected in a muted price performance. Preliminary estimates point towards a minor 0.3 percent increase in total supply whereas demand contracted 3 percent. A slowing Chinese economy, coupled with rising U.S. interest rates, an equity market bull run, …
- 2018 Interim Silver Market Review Press Release
2018 Interim Silver Market Review Press Release (PDF)
- China to Continue Driving Global Silver Market Forward
(September 12, 2018 – Shenzhen, China) China will continue to be a major driver in the global silver market for years to come, fueled by continued industrial demand and silver mining activity. China is by far the largest consumer of silver globally, accounting for 18% of global fabrication demand in recent years. In addition, to …
- Over 1.5 Billion Ounces of Silver Forecast to be Consumed in Crucial Green Technologies Through 2030
(Washington, D.C. – July 5, 2018) The ongoing revolution in green technologies, driven by the exponential growth of new energy vehicles (NEVs) and continued investment in solar photovoltaic energy, should further boost global industrial demand for silver over the next decade and beyond. These sectors, along with silver demand in nuclear power, are explored in …
- Silver Industrial Demand Rebounded in 2017; Mine Supply Recorded Second Consecutive Loss
(New York City – April 12, 2018) Industrial demand for silver, fueled by record photovoltaic growth, rose in 2017 for the first time since 2013. A stronger global economy led to healthy demand from the semi-conductor market, resulting in greater silver offtake in electrical and electronics applications as well as brazing alloys and solders. The …
- Silver Institute to Sponsor Silver Technology Symposium at TechConnect World Innovation Conference 2018
(Washington, D.C. – March 19, 2018) The Silver Institute is pleased to announce that it is sponsoring a symposium at TechConnect World Innovation Conference 2018, one of the world’s largest multi-sector gatherings of technology leaders, researchers, innovators, technology prospectors and investors. This world-class event will be held in Anaheim, California, at the city’s new convention …
- Survey Results Indicate Solid U.S. Silver Jewelry Sales in 2017
(Washington, D.C. – March 8, 2018) Jewelry retailers in the United States described strong silver jewelry sales last year, with 59% reporting increased sales in 2017, according to a survey conducted on behalf of the Silver Institute’s Silver Promotion Service (SPS). The results also showed that silver jewelry continues to be a leading merchandise category …
- 2018 Silver Market Trends
(Washington D.C. – January 18, 2018) Of all the metals in the periodic table, silver enjoys one of the most versatile landscapes, with its uses found in a wide variety of applications. Silver’s unrivaled characteristics serve many industrial products, while its weight and neutral color make it very popular in jewelry that suits many occasions. …
- 2017 Interim Silver Market Review Press Release
2017 Interim Silver Market Review Press Release (PDF)
- Still Not Too Late to Register for the Silver Industrial Conference
(Washington, D.C. – October 17, 2017) There is still time to register for the 3rd Silver Industrial Conference, to be held in Washington, D.C., on October 26-27.
“This conference is a great opportunity to hear from industry leaders on a wide-range of important topics throughout the silver industry. Attendees will include personnel from industrial fabricators, …