Silver Shortage In London Now Sparks Shortage In China

By Chris Marcus of Arcadia Economics
Thursday, November 27, 2025 5:03 PM EST

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Last month, the LBMA silver market in London finally ran into a supply squeeze. 

Part of the resolution was having silver shipped over from China. Although now they're running into their own issues as well.


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David E. Blank • 1 month ago • Member's comment
With Europe (London) reportedly running low on physical silver — and with stocks in China shrinking as exports climb — how sustainable do you think this supply‑chain stress is?

Could we be on the verge of a more structural shortage of silver globally, rather than just a cyclical squeeze? If yes — what kind of demand or price triggers would you watch for that might force a re‑valuation in silver (or even gold) across markets?