Why Silver Imports into China Reached Record Levels in March 2026
According to data from the Customs Authority in China, imports of silver into the country jumped 173% when compared to the average imports of the metal over the past decade. This makes last month’s silver imports the highest ever recorded in the history of the country. We analyze the factors behind this rush for the metal and what it means for investors. Broadly speaking, this buying spree was driven by two distinct groups of buyers, and those two are totally unrelated. The first group was made up of investors. In China, it is traditional for investors to hold physical metals…