Silver Prices Remained in the Doldrums, Spot Market Demand Weakened and Premiums Were Lowered [SMM Daily Review]

Published: Mar 16, 2026 12:02

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Silver prices were in the doldrums today, and spot premiums in the spot market continued to decline. In the Shanghai market, mainstream quotations from suppliers of standard silver ingots in the morning session were at premiums of 400-500 yuan/kg against TD, but similar to last week, due to weaker downstream consumption and substantial bargaining, actual transaction premiums were lowered to 350-400 yuan/kg, with deals concluded on demand. In South China, smelters quoted silver ingots at a premium of 350 yuan/kg against the 2606 contract or at a premium of 400 yuan/kg against TD, but actual transactions were sluggish. Some traders said investment demand weakened markedly this week, buyers remained largely on the sidelines and continued to bargain aggressively, suppliers successively adjusted prices to ship cargoes, and spot market transactions turned subdued.

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