China Buying Silver -

The aggressive buying has created significant "bottlenecks" in global supply. Why is China Buying Silver in Record Size Now?

Chinese individual investors have pivoted to silver as gold prices soared to record highs. china buying silver

: Manufacturers rapidly imported silver in early 2026 to beat an April 1 removal of export tax rebates , leading to a 173% increase over the 10-year March average. china buying silver

: Speculative interest spiked after social media platform Xiaohongshu popularized arbitrage strategies involving the UBS SDIC Silver Futures Fund, China's only pure-play silver fund. china buying silver

: In early 2026, retail buyers increasingly turned to small silver bars, viewing them as "gold on steroids" because they offered a cheaper entry point while gold neared $5,500/oz.