Exports of silver from the United States amounted to an estimated 140 metric tons in 2024. This represented an increase of over 90 percent in comparison to the previous year, but it is just one-fifth of the amount exported in 2010.

Key information about US Silver Production

• United States Silver Production was reported at 1,100.000 Metric Ton in Dec 2024.
• This records an increase from the previous number of 1,020.000 Metric Ton for Dec 2023.
• US Silver Production data is updated yearly, averaging 1,280.000 Metric Ton from Dec 1900 to 2024, with 125 observations.
• The data reached an all-time high of 2,450.000 Metric Ton in 1916 and a record low of 712.000 Metric Ton in 1932.
• US Silver Production data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by U.S. Geological Survey.
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Association: Metal and Mining Sector – Table WB.USGS.SILV: Precious Metals: Silver: Production by Country or Locality.

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The import volume of silver for consumption in the United States stood at around 4,200 metric tons in 2024. In the period of consideration, silver imports peaked in 2020 at 6,730 metric tons.

Silver rose to 35.97 USD/t.oz on June 6, 2025, up 0.86% from the previous day. Over the past month, Silver's price has risen 10.82%, and is up 23.35% compared to the same time last year, 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 June of 2025.

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of silver including silver plated with gold or platinum increased by 5.6% to 7.8K tons in 2023.

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Learn about the projected growth of the silver market in the United States, driven by increasing demand for silver plated with gold or platinum. Market volume is expected to reach 11K tons and market value to hit $8.9B by 2035.

In 2024, an estimated 6,400 metric tons of silver were consumed in the United States. In the indicated period, apparent consumption of the precious metal in the United States fluctuated somewhat, peaking at 8,310 metric tons in 2011.

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United States Production Volume: Metal: Silver data was reported at 1,020,000.000 kg in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1,150,000.000 kg for 2016. United States Production Volume: Metal: Silver data is updated yearly, averaging 1,105,000.000 kg from Dec 1992 (Median) to 2017, with 26 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,740,000.000 kg in 2001 and a record low of 1,490.000 kg in 1994. United States Production Volume: Metal: Silver data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by United States Geological Survey. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.WB002: Production Volume.

The mine production of silver in the United States stood at an estimated 1,100 metric tons in 2024, an increase compared to the previous year. The U.S. has four silver mines, and also produces silver as a by- or coproduct at 31 other domestic base metal and precious metal mines.

United States Export Value by Product: Silver: Bullion, Ag Content data was reported at 2,790.000 USD th in Jun 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8,140.000 USD th for May 2018. United States Export Value by Product: Silver: Bullion, Ag Content data is updated monthly, averaging 17,000.000 USD th from Jan 2007 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 138 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 218,000.000 USD th in Jul 2012 and a record low of 727.000 USD th in Feb 2009. United States Export Value by Product: Silver: Bullion, Ag Content data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.WB004: Export Value.

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Interactive chart of historical data for 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.

During the last quarter of 2024, the silver prices in the USA reached 31.3 USD/toz (H2 2024 Avg Price) in December. As per the silver price chart, prices surged during the latter half of 2024, largely influenced by the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cuts, which diminished the dollar. This shift made silver an attractive investment, particularly as a lower-cost alternative to gold.

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