Silver Goldsmiths Non-Jewelry Article Market

The global market for silver goldsmiths non-jewelry articles is projected to see growth in both volume and value terms, with an anticipated CAGR of +0.6% in volume and +2.6% in value over the period from 2022 to 2030. Consumption levels have varied over the years, with peaks in 2019 and declines in 2021 and 2022. China, the United States, and India are the top countries in terms of consumption and production, driving the global market trends.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for silver goldsmiths non-jewelry articles worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +0.6% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 2.6K tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +2.6% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $2.6B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Silver Goldsmiths Non-Jewelry Articles

In 2022, approx. 2.5K tons of silver goldsmiths non-jewelry articles were consumed worldwide; with a decrease of -3.8% compared with 2021. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 9.7%. Global consumption peaked at 2.6K tons in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

The global silver goldsmiths non-jewelry article market revenue contracted to $2.1B in 2022, shrinking by -7.3% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the global market reached the peak level at $2.3B in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were China (502 tons), the United States (309 tons) and India (201 tons), together comprising 40% of global consumption. Brazil, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, Turkey, Mexico, Egypt and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +3.5%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest silver goldsmiths non-jewelry article markets worldwide were China ($449M), the United States ($262M) and India ($177M), with a combined 42% share of the global market. Russia, Japan, Brazil, Mexico, Turkey, Egypt, Iran and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

Indonesia, with a CAGR of +4.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to market size in terms of the main consuming countries over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of silver goldsmiths non-jewelry article per capita consumption in 2022 were the United States (923 kg per million persons), Turkey (746 kg per million persons) and Japan (552 kg per million persons).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the leading consuming countries, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +3.4%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Silver Goldsmiths Non-Jewelry Articles

In 2022, global production of silver goldsmiths non-jewelry articles dropped modestly to 2.5K tons, shrinking by -3.3% compared with 2021 figures. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 10%. Over the period under review, global production hit record highs at 2.6K tons in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

In value terms, silver goldsmiths non-jewelry article production declined to $2.1B in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Global production peaked at $2.3B in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Production By Country

China (585 tons) remains the largest silver goldsmiths non-jewelry article producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 23% of total volume. Moreover, silver goldsmiths non-jewelry article production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States (240 tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (212 tons), with an 8.4% share.

In China, silver goldsmiths non-jewelry article production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: the United States (+1.2% per year) and India (-0.1% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Silver Goldsmiths Non-Jewelry Articles

In 2022, overseas purchases of silver goldsmiths non-jewelry articles increased by 6.1% to 336 tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 12%. Global imports peaked at 437 tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, silver goldsmiths non-jewelry article imports stood at $199M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports attained the peak figure at $218M in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports By Country

The United States represented the key importing country with an import of about 78 tons, which amounted to 23% of total imports. Israel (25 tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by the UK (23 tons), France (22 tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (19 tons) and Spain (16 tons). All these countries together took approx. 31% share of total imports. The following importers - Turkey (13 tons), Australia (9.4 tons), Sweden (8.6 tons), Italy (7.6 tons), Switzerland (7.6 tons), the United Arab Emirates (7 tons) and South Korea (5.6 tons) - together made up 18% of total imports.

Imports into the United States increased at an average annual rate of +11.6% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Israel (+33.3%), Turkey (+32.8%), Sweden (+19.1%) and South Korea (+5.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Israel emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +33.3% from 2012-2022. France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Italy (-2.3%), Switzerland (-3.8%), Taiwan (Chinese) (-4.9%), Spain (-6.4%), the UK (-8.0%), Australia (-11.6%) and the United Arab Emirates (-15.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United States, Israel, Turkey, Sweden and France increased by +17, +7.2, +3.7, +2.2 and +1.9 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest silver goldsmiths non-jewelry article importing markets worldwide were the United States ($46M), Israel ($30M) and Turkey ($9.1M), with a combined 43% share of global imports.

Among the main importing countries, Turkey, with a CAGR of +33.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average silver goldsmiths non-jewelry article import price amounted to $593,628 per ton, dropping by -4.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 13% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $621,215 per ton, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($1,205,928 per ton), while Spain ($86,528 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+20.7%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Silver Goldsmiths Non-Jewelry Articles

In 2022, shipments abroad of silver goldsmiths non-jewelry articles increased by 10% to 349 tons, rising for the third consecutive year after seven years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a slight downturn. The global exports peaked at 415 tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, silver goldsmiths non-jewelry article exports totaled $252M in 2022. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 17% against the previous year. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports By Country

In 2022, China (87 tons), distantly followed by the UK (42 tons), Italy (38 tons), Turkey (25 tons) and France (21 tons) were the main exporters of silver goldsmiths non-jewelry articles, together mixing up 61% of total exports. Israel (14 tons), India (14 tons), Germany (13 tons), Denmark (11 tons), the United States (9 tons), Albania (7.6 tons), Japan (7.4 tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (7.3 tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to silver goldsmiths non-jewelry article exports from China stood at +4.5%. At the same time, Turkey (+30.6%), Albania (+23.1%), India (+20.8%), Japan (+2.9%), Denmark (+2.3%) and France (+2.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Turkey emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +30.6% from 2012-2022. The United States experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the UK (-1.2%), Germany (-1.5%), Italy (-3.9%), Taiwan (Chinese) (-4.3%) and Israel (-5.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (+11 p.p.), Turkey (+6.6 p.p.), India (+3.5 p.p.), Albania (+1.9 p.p.) and France (+1.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while Israel and Italy saw its share reduced by -1.8% and -2.8% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest silver goldsmiths non-jewelry article supplying countries worldwide were China ($75M), Italy ($41M) and Turkey ($17M), with a combined 53% share of global exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Turkey, with a CAGR of +26.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average silver goldsmiths non-jewelry article export price amounted to $721,047 per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $731,987 per ton in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($1,106,016 per ton), while the UK ($270,554 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+9.0%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform