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Morocco Becomes Africa’s Sole Top Silver Producer

6/18/2026

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  • Morocco became the only African nation on Visual Capitalist’s global top-silver producers ranking.
  • The country produced 12 million ounces (about 373 metric tonnes) of silver last year.
  • Its output accounts for about 95% of MENA’s silver production and 86% of its consumption.
  • Morocco supplies nearly half of Africa’s silver output, making it the continent’s undisputed leader.
  • Global demand has outpaced silver supply for five straight years, tightening the market.