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China’s silver reserves have now reached 40.3 million ounces.
One exchange holds 735,174 kg.
Another holds 518,910 kg.
Inventory exceeds 1.25 million kg.
They have banned a large portion of exports.
They have restricted chemicals used in refining, while importing record amounts for three consecutive months.
Now they are sitting on more than 40 million ounces of silver, and the number is still growing.
This is not ordinary investment.
This is preparation.
Pay close attention. The gold market is influenced by institutions like COMEX in the U.S. and Swiss refiners, while silver is increasingly moving toward China. They are the major players here.
High gold prices have shifted focus toward silver. This trend began in 2022 and, by 2026, has intensified shortages in the market.
In fact, with eight months still left in the year, the silver market is already seeing a significant deficit of around 15%, according to influential organizations like the Silver Institute and Metals Focus.
Chinese solar companies are rushing to buy silver, and investors are accumulating large amounts.
After Iranian missile strikes on oil facilities, competition for silver increased further. The potential strain on the energy sector has highlighted global fuel shortages, driving solar demand to new heights—an effect also seen in Bangladesh.
Everyone is looking for solar solutions. And silver is essential to produce them. Limited availability of silver will drive solar prices even higher and could make silver the “king” of the market in the coming years.
From a geopolitical perspective, China has imposed indirect restrictions on silver exports and has already influenced the supply chain. American companies are now looking toward China.
Looking at the bigger picture, since 2021, about 762 million ounces of silver have been drawn down from stockpiles—equivalent to an entire year of global production. Hard to imagine.
Since silver is rarely mined as a primary metal, declining stockpiles are increasing pressure, and boosting future supply is becoming very difficult—especially as China appears to be positioning itself to control the future market.
So, while silver prices may fluctuate due to war, once the pressure eases, prices could rise rapidly. Everything may seem normal, but the situation is fragile. The moment everyone rushes to buy silver at once, the supply chain will come under stress. Institutions like Gold Price, London Bullion, and Swiss banks suggest similar concerns.
Therefore, hold on to whatever silver you have, and buy more if you can afford it. Otherwise, within a few years, you may regret not having it.
Since silver is essential for weapons, heavy industry, and solar technology, increasing geopolitical tensions and energy pressures will likely create further shortages. The shift toward solar will push silver demand even higher.
All eyes are now on silver. Alongside gold, increasing investment in silver is becoming a necessity if you want to benefit from what may come next.
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