Silver Institute projects global silver market deficit to widen in 2026

5 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 26

The Silver Institute forecasts a 15% increase in the silver market deficit, reaching 46.3 million troy ounces in 2026.
This marks the sixth consecutive annual deficit, driven by strong demand for bars and coins alongside declining global supplies.
Persistent deficits may impact industrial users and investors, with the trend reflecting ongoing supply-demand imbalances in the global silver market.

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