The global precious metals market reached a value of US$ 192.9 Billion in 2021. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 254.3 Billion by 2027, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.3% during 2022-2027. Keeping in mind the uncertainties of COVID-19, we are continuously tracking and evaluating the direct as well as the indirect influence of the pandemic on different end use industries. These insights are included in the report as a major market contributor.

Precious metals are naturally occurring elements that are characterized by their high luster. These metals are rare, hard, less reactive and have high economic value compared to base metals. They are also ductile, malleable, resistant to corrosion and good conductors of heat and energy. As a result, they find applications in the manufacturing of jewelry, consumer electronics, automobiles, chemicals and medical equipment across the globe. Precious metals, such as gold, silver, platinum and palladium, are also used as valuable assets for investment purposes.

Global Precious Metals Market Growth Drivers:

The market is experiencing growth on account of changing lifestyles and inflating disposable incomes of individuals. Apart from this, due to the rising environmental concerns, leading market players in different industry verticals are investing in the recycling of precious metals that can further be utilized for manufacturing heart pacemakers and artificial cochlea. Moreover, governments of various countries are implementing stringent emission regulations, which, in turn, is contributing to the market growth, as these metals are used for purifying exhaust gases in automobiles. However, on account of the rising cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), governments of various countries have announced complete lockdowns as a preventive measure to combat the pandemic. This has disrupted supply chains and halted operations of several manufacturing units, which, in turn, have led to inventory shortages. On the other hand, the investments in precious metals have increased as a means to survive the rapidly changing market conditions.

Key Market Segmentation
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global precious metals market, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2022-2027. Our report has categorized the market based on metal type and application.

Breakup by Metal Type:

Gold
Jewelry
Investment
Technology
Others
Platinum
Auto-catalyst
Jewelry
Chemical
Petroleum
Medical
Others
Silver
Industrial Application
Jewelry
Coins and Bars
Silverware
Others
Palladium
Auto-catalyst
Electrical
Dental
Chemical
Jewelry
Others
Others

Breakup by Application:

Jewelry
Investment
Electricals
Automotive
Chemicals
Others

Breakup by Region:

North America
United States
Canada
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Australia
Indonesia
Others
Europe
Germany
France
United Kingdom
Italy
Spain
Russia
Others
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Others
Middle East and Africa

Competitive Landscape:
The report has also analysed the competitive landscape of the market with some of the key players being Anglo American Platinum Limited (Anglo American PLC), Barrick Gold Corporation, First Majestic Silver Corp., First Quantum Minerals Ltd., Freeport-Mcmoran Inc., Fresnillo Plc (Pe?oles Group), Gabriel Resources Ltd., Glencore International AG, Gold Fields Limited, Harmony Gold, Impala Platinum Holdings Limited, Lundin Mining Corporation and Pan American Silver Corporation. Key Questions Answered in This Report:
How has the global precious metals market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global precious metals market?
What are the key regional markets?
What is the breakup of the market based on the metal type?
What is the breakup of the market based on the application?
What are the various stages in the value chain of the industry?
What are the key driving factors and challenges in the industry?
What is the structure of the global precious metals market and who are the key players?
What is the degree of competition in the industry?