Precious Metals Management Market Report 2026

The precious metals management market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $16.68 billion in 2025 to $17.92 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in global precious metal trading volumes, increasing use of precious metals in jewelry manufacturing, rising institutional investment in physical assets, need for secure storage and loss prevention, expansion of industrial applications for precious metals.

The precious metals management market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $23.62 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of digital asset tracking systems, growing demand for alternative investment assets, stricter regulatory and compliance requirements, rising focus on precious metal recycling and recovery, growth in wealth management and portfolio diversification strategies. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of secure vaulting and custody solutions, growing demand for transparent precious metal tracking, increasing focus on compliance and audit-driven management, expansion of refining and recycling services for precious metals, rising preference for integrated asset and risk management.

The rising demand for gold is expected to drive growth in the precious metals management market. Gold, a valued yellow metal, is widely used in jewelry, currency, and industrial applications. Investors increasingly view gold as a safe-haven asset during economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and volatile financial markets. Precious metals management supports gold investors by offering secure storage, efficient trading, and professional oversight, helping protect assets and optimize returns. For example, in Q4 2024, total gold demand, including OTC investment, grew by 1% year-on-year, reaching a quarterly peak and contributing to a record annual total of 4,974 tonnes, according to the World Gold Council. This growing demand for gold is fueling the expansion of the market.

Leading companies operating in the precious metals management market are increasingly concentrating on the development of innovative offerings, such as precious metals trading desks, to improve operational efficiency, deliver real-time market access, and address the growing demand for secure and transparent investment solutions. A precious metals trading desk is a dedicated unit within a financial institution, brokerage, or investment firm that specializes in the purchasing, selling, and management of precious metals, including gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. For example, in November 2025, StoneX Group Inc., a US-based financial services company, revealed plans to establish a precious metals trading desk in India, representing its first local trading operation in the country. This trading desk will mainly serve Indian jewellers and also support scrap and recycling businesses by providing an integrated platform that unifies trading, compliance, and operational functions, with plans to gradually introduce financial derivatives. The platform utilizes StoneX’s global technology and expertise, delivering advantages such as improved market access, enhanced risk management tools, and greater operational efficiency for market participants in India.

In March 2024, Sibanye-Stillwater, a South African mining and metals processing company, acquired Reldan Group for $155.9 million. The acquisition strengthens its US platinum group metals (PGM) recycling operations, expands its global circular economy presence, and supports sustainability objectives, including progress toward net zero emissions. Reldan Group, a US-based precious metals recycling company, specializes in e-waste recycling and the recovery of valuable metals, providing comprehensive precious metals management services.

Major companies operating in the precious metals management market report are Heraeus Holding, Umicore N.V., Johnson Matthey Plc, Brinks Company, Franco‑Nevada Corporation, Wheaton Precious Metals Corp., Royal Gold Inc., Tanaka Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K., Valcambi SA, Kitco Metals Inc., BullionVault, BullionStar, Goldmoney, GBI (Gold Bullion International) Platform, StoneX Group, Baird & Co, MKS PAMP SA, Monex Precious Metals, Rosland Capital, Delaware Depository, Money Metals Exchange, Strategic Wealth Preservation, OneGold, SilverBullion SG.

North America was the largest region in the precious metals management market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the precious metals management market are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the precious metals management market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The precious metals management market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services, such as metal trading services, secure vaulting services, logistics and transportation services, risk management, and insurance. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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