Industrial demand for silver to set new record high in 2024 as market sees fourth straight annual supply deficit – Silver Institute13 Nov 2024 11:25
'Industrial demand is forecast to rise by 7% in 2024, surpassing 700 million ounces for the first time ever. “In keeping with the last two years, the growth in 2024 has been underpinned by gains from green economy applications, particularly in the photovoltaic (PV) sector,” they noted. “Higher demand is also expected from the automotive sector, as silver benefits from greater vehicle sophistication, the rising electrification of powertrains and ongoing investments in infrastructure, such as charging stations. While a challenging macro backdrop has weighed on sales of consumer electronics, the rapid adoption of AI technologies has resulted in a growing need for technological upgrades, replacements and new infrastructure investment, all of which have assisted silver demand.”
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