Silver increased 4.76 USD/t. oz or 16.49% since the beginning of 2025, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Silver - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on March of 2025.

The price of an ounce of silver increased sharply in 2021, rising around 17 percent from January 28 to February 1. The cause of this increase is attributed to retail investors mobilized via social media with the intention of causing losses to professional investors, similar to the rise in the stock price of video game retailer GameStop, and the stock price of cinema operator AMC several days beforehand. As of midnight July 18, 2023, the price of silver was trading at 24.9 U.S. dollars per troy ounce.

Historical dataset of real (inflation-adjusted) silver prices per ounce back to 1915. The series is deflated using the headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) with the most recent month as the base. The current month is updated on an hourly basis with today's latest value.

NCDEX: Spot Price: Silver: New Delhi: First Session data was reported at 98,592.250 INR/kg in 26 Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 97,087.400 INR/kg for 25 Mar 2025. NCDEX: Spot Price: Silver: New Delhi: First Session data is updated daily, averaging 87,767.000 INR/kg from Jan 2024 (Median) to 26 Mar 2025, with 303 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 100,194.150 INR/kg in 18 Mar 2025 and a record low of 68,902.900 INR/kg in 14 Feb 2024. NCDEX: Spot Price: Silver: New Delhi: First Session data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Price – Table IN.PB001: Commodities Spot Price: National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited.

Explore the dynamics influencing silver as a commodity, including industrial demand, economic cycles, monetary policies, and supply-side factors. Understand how these aspects impact silver's price fluctuations and its role as an investment opportunity.

In 2025, the price of platinum is forecast to hover around 1,150 U.S. dollars per troy ounce. Meanwhile, the cost of per troy ounce of gold is expected to amount to 1,700 U.S. dollars.

Precious metals

Precious metals are counted among the most valuable commodities worldwide. The most well known such metals are gold, silver and the platinum group metals. A precious metal can be used as an industrial commodity or as an investment. The major areas of application include the following sectors: technology, car-making, industrial manufacturing and jewelry making. Furthermore, gold and silver are used as coinage metals, and gold reserves are held by the central banks of many countries worldwide in order to store value or for use as a redemption medium. The idea behind this procedure is that gold reserves will help secure and stabilize the countries’ respective currencies. At 8,100 tons, the United States is the country with the most extensive stock of gold. It is kept in an underground vault at the New York Federal Reserve Bank.

Russia, the United States, Canada, South Africa and China are the main producers of precious metals. Silver is the most abundant of the metals, followed by gold and palladium. Barrick Gold is the world’s largest gold mining company. The Toronto-based firm produced some five million ounces of gold in 2020. The leading silver producers include Mexico-based Fresnillo, Poland’s KGHM Polska Miedž and the mining giant Glencore. Anglo Platinum and Impala are the key mining companies to produce platinum group metals.

In 2023, Silver prices are expected to settle at around 23.5 U.S. dollars per troy ounce. It is expected to remain the precious metal with the lowest value per ounce. The price of gold is forecast to drop to around 1,663 U.S. dollars per ounce, making it the most expensive precious metal in 2023.

Silver futures contracts to be settled in December 2028 were trading on U.S. markets at around 34 U.S. dollars per troy ounce on June 20, 2023. This is above the price of 30.44 U.S. dollars per troy ounce for contracts to be settled in May 2024, indicating silver traders expect the price of silver to decrease over the next five years. Silver futures are contracts that effectively lock in a price for an amount of silver to be purchased at a time in the future, which can then be traded on markets. Futures markets therefore provide an indicator of how investors think a commodities market will develop in the future.

Spot Price: Central Bank of Oman: Gold per Ounce: Buy data was reported at 1,157.810 OMR in 25 Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1,159.190 OMR for 24 Mar 2025. Spot Price: Central Bank of Oman: Gold per Ounce: Buy data is updated daily, averaging 524.757 OMR from Dec 2007 (Median) to 25 Mar 2025, with 3798 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,171.010 OMR in 20 Mar 2025 and a record low of 0.105 OMR in 02 Jan 2022. Spot Price: Central Bank of Oman: Gold per Ounce: Buy data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Oman. The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Commodity Market – Table OM.P001: Gold and Silver Spot Price. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Fine Silver: Pure silver with a fineness of 99.9% or higher Sterling Silver: An alloy of silver and copper, typically 92.5% silver German Silver: An alloy of copper, nickel, and zinc Coin Silver: An alloy used in the production of coins Britannia Silver: A type of silver alloy used in the production of British coins Mexican Silver: Traditionally produced in Mexico, renowned for its high purity Russian Silver: Historic and collectible silver produced in Russia Oxidized Silver: Silver that has undergone a chemical reaction to create a dark, antique look Recent developments include: Silver market forecasts from 2021 and the upcoming years suggest that most key industrial players focus on exploring new technologies that can be merged with the silver market production. This greatly helps in the purchase of commodities. Several regulatory bodies are implemented for the detection and quality verification of the silver as well that disclose a proper commodity market. Not only consumers but also manufacturers and retailers help with the same. This now provides numerous opportunities for marketers due to the rising demand of the prominent key players of the market like Goldcorp, Gold Fields, and Barrick Gold.. Key drivers for this market are: Growing global population and rising disposable income. Increasing demand for silver in electronics and technology. Concerns about energy security and the need for renewable energy sources.. Potential restraints include: Price volatility and fluctuations in supply and demand. Competition from substitute materials, such as copper and aluminum. Stringent environmental regulations governing silver mining and processing activities.. Notable trends are: Development of new technologies for silver extraction and processing. Rising adoption of silver-based antimicrobial and antibacterial technologies. Growing interest in silver as a sustainable investment asset..

Germany Commodity Price: Precious Metals: Silver data was reported at 33.010 USD/Troy oz in 24 Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 33.019 USD/Troy oz for 21 Mar 2025. Germany Commodity Price: Precious Metals: Silver data is updated daily, averaging 19.505 USD/Troy oz from Jan 2013 (Median) to 24 Mar 2025, with 3100 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 34.800 USD/Troy oz in 22 Oct 2024 and a record low of 11.859 USD/Troy oz in 18 Mar 2020. Germany Commodity Price: Precious Metals: Silver data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Deutsche Börse Group. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.P001: Commodity Prices. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Historical dataset of the price of gold in U.S. dollars over the last 10 years.

In 2023, the average nominal price of silver in India was 61,981 Indian rupees for one kilogram, which was a decrease of over 14,000 rupees from the previous year. India was the world's 11th largest silver mining country as of 2021.

China Settlement Price: Shanghai Future Exchange: Silver: 4th Month data was reported at 8,241.000 RMB/kg in 25 Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 8,214.000 RMB/kg for 24 Mar 2025. China Settlement Price: Shanghai Future Exchange: Silver: 4th Month data is updated daily, averaging 4,326.000 RMB/kg from May 2012 (Median) to 25 Mar 2025, with 3129 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,430.000 RMB/kg in 29 May 2024 and a record low of 2,932.000 RMB/kg in 19 Mar 2020. China Settlement Price: Shanghai Future Exchange: Silver: 4th Month data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Shanghai Futures Exchange. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Financial Market – Table CN.ZB: Shanghai Futures Exchange: Commodity Futures: Settlement Price: Daily.

Explore the dynamic silver market as of October 2023, influenced by economic indicators, geopolitical tensions, and industrial demand. Learn about the impact of interest rates, US Dollar strength, and technological advancements on silver pricing. Discover the growing role of digital trading and retail investors in this multifaceted commodity market.

China Settlement Price: Shanghai Future Exchange: Silver: 2nd Month data was reported at 8,192.000 RMB/kg in 24 Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8,247.000 RMB/kg for 21 Mar 2025. China Settlement Price: Shanghai Future Exchange: Silver: 2nd Month data is updated daily, averaging 4,306.000 RMB/kg from May 2012 (Median) to 24 Mar 2025, with 3128 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,417.000 RMB/kg in 29 May 2024 and a record low of 2,920.000 RMB/kg in 19 Mar 2020. China Settlement Price: Shanghai Future Exchange: Silver: 2nd Month data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Shanghai Futures Exchange. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Financial Market – Table CN.ZB: Shanghai Futures Exchange: Commodity Futures: Settlement Price: Daily.

Nickel increased 995.38 USD/MT or 6.51% since the beginning of 2025, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Nickel - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on March of 2025.

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Zinc decreased 22.57 USD/MT or 0.76% since the beginning of 2025, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Zinc - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on March of 2025.

China Settlement Price: Shanghai Future Exchange: Silver: 6th Month data was reported at 7,918.000 RMB/kg in Feb 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 7,745.000 RMB/kg for Jan 2025. China Settlement Price: Shanghai Future Exchange: Silver: 6th Month data is updated monthly, averaging 4,322.500 RMB/kg from May 2012 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 154 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,261.000 RMB/kg in May 2024 and a record low of 3,221.000 RMB/kg in Nov 2015. China Settlement Price: Shanghai Future Exchange: Silver: 6th Month data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Shanghai Futures Exchange. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Financial Market – Table CN.ZB: Shanghai Futures Exchange: Commodity Futures: Settlement Price.

Copper increased 1.13 USd/LB or 28.38% since the beginning of 2025, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Copper - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on March of 2025.