Precious Metals
June 10, 2025
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Precious Metals
The global silver market is on track for a 117.7 million ounce (Moz) deficit this year, according to data from the World Silver Survey 2025, visualized in our latest infographic. This marks a significant period of market tightness. While robust demand (detailed in our main analysis here) tells one side of the story, a closer look at the supply landscape reveals critical, contrasting trends shaping silver's availability in 2025.
Mine Production: A Long-Term Contraction
Global silver mines are projected to yield 835 Moz in 2025. This output signifies a 7.23% decrease compared to 2016 levels, based on World Silver Survey 2025 data. Such a long-term decline in primary silver supply points to persistent challenges within the mining sector.
Industry analyses, including reports like the World Silver Survey, indicate these can stem from factors such as the maturation of major orebodies, shifting capital investment cycles, the extended timelines required for new mine development, fluctuating operational costs, and evolving regulatory environments in key silver-producing nations. This decrease from mining operations is a crucial factor in this year's overall market deficit.
Recycling Ramps Up, Offering Partial Relief
In contrast to falling mine output, silver recycling is experiencing a significant uptick. Projections from the World Silver Survey 2025 data show an anticipated 195 Moz from secondary sources in 2025, a notable increase of 24.06%. This rise in recycled volumes is often linked to improved efficiencies in collecting and processing end-of-life silver-bearing products, particularly industrial and electronic scrap. Supportive silver prices can also incentivize the flow of materials back into the supply chain. While this growth in recycling provides an important contribution, its overall volume is still considerably smaller than primary mine production.
The Bottom Line: A Persistent Market Imbalance
Despite the commendable growth in recycling, the increase from these secondary sources is not projected to fully offset the decrease in mine production and meet total global demand. The interplay of these supply dynamics—reduced primary output and increased, yet insufficient, recycling—is a key reason for the forecast market deficit in 2025.
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Sources: World Silver Survey 2025, published by The Silver Institute. Infographic by MiningVisuals.
Disclaimer: This analysis is based on data and projections sourced from the World Silver Survey 2025. While we believe the information to be reliable, we do not guarantee its accuracy or completeness. The views and forecasts expressed are subject to change without notice. This article is intended for general informational purposes and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Market conditions, including supply, demand, and prices, can fluctuate.
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