Silver Imports in the U.S. in 2024: A Detailed Analysis
In 2024, the United States imported a total of 658,528,002.41 kg of silver. This substantial amount was transported via various shipping units such as CTN, PCS, PKG, CAS, UNT, CRT, BOX, UNP, BLE, VEH, with their respective quantities detailed below:
- CTN: 7,204,3478 units (16,623 shipments)
- PCS: 2,954,575 units (5,394 shipments)
- PKG: 2,349,938 units (3,828 shipments)
- CAS: 2,442,612 units (1,976 shipments)
- UNT: 2,538 units (734 shipments)
- CRT: 12,234 units (465 shipments)
- BOX: 176,398 units (334 shipments)
- UNP: 1,292 units (128 shipments)
- BLE: 74,503 units (113 shipments)
- VEH: 440 units (106 shipments)
Top Exporting Countries and Their Loading Ports
The following table presents the top countries exporting silver to the U.S., along with their respective loading ports:
| Country | Loading Port(s) | Number of Shipments |
|---|---|---|
| China (CN) | YANTIAN (57078) | 9,681 |
| China (CN) | NINGPO (57020) | 4,020 |
| China (CN) | SHANGHAI (57035) | 1,771 |
| India (IN) | JAWAHARLAL NEHRU (53313) | 553 |
| India (IN) | MUNDRA (53306) | 298 |
| Mexico (MX) | TAMPICO (20193) | 1,018 |
| Mexico (MX) | MANZANILLO (20120) | 221 |
| Vietnam (VN) | VUNG TAU (55206) | 504 |
| Vietnam (VN) | YANTIAN (57078) | 159 |
| Vietnam (VN) | HAIPHONG (55201) | 155 |
| Taiwan (TW) | KAO HSIUNG (58309) | 410 |
| Taiwan (TW) | TAIPEI (58304) | 102 |
| Taiwan (TW) | PUSAN (58023) | 76 |
Top Silver Exporters to the U.S.
The following list presents the top shippers exporting silver to the United States in 2024:
- HANGZHOU WELL TRANS SUPPLY CHAIN CO., LTD.
- COSCO SHIPPING LINES (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.
- CMA CGM ASIA LIMITED
- MSC MEDITERRANEA DI PORTO EUROPEO S.P.A.
- OCEAN Network Express Pte Ltd
- China Shipping (Group) Co., Ltd.
- Evergreen Line (Taiwan) Corporation
- Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp.
- Hanjin Shipping Co., Ltd.
- ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.
Top Silver Importers in the U.S.
While this analysis does not provide the list of top importers within the United States, it is important to note that various companies and entities are involved in the silver import process, including refineries, jewelry manufacturers, electronics industries, and more. The specific details of these importers will vary based on region and industry.