Key Market Indicators
Malta's silver import dropped significantly over the last decade. In 2009, the country was the 73rd in the world with $68,850, but by 2018 its import had dropped by 57.5%, to $28,430. In 2018, Malta imported $28,430 worth of silver, a 545% increase from 2017 when the country imported $4,410. This made Malta the 74th in the world for silver imports. Palestine overtook Malta in the ranking with $28,430. The United States, the United Kingdom and Japan took the 2nd, 3rd and 4th positions, respectively. Since 1999, Malta's demand for silver has declined by 10.1% year on year.