Silver market chart
Historical benchmark in HKD per troy ounce; weight conversions are shown in the tables.
Silver Price Chart in HKD per Tael (Shanghai / Mainland China)
Live silver price history in Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) per tael (shanghai / mainland china). Toggle 24H, 7D, 30D, and 1Y ranges to analyze silver trends.
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= 50.0000 grams
= 1.607537 troy ounces
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Silver price by weight
| Weight | Grams | Spot value (HKD) |
|---|---|---|
| Troy Ounce | 31.1035 | — |
| Gram | 1 | — |
| Kilogram | 1000 | — |
| Pennyweight | 1.55517 | — |
| Tola | 11.6638 | — |
| Tael (Hong Kong) | 37.429 | — |
| Tael (Shanghai / Mainland China) | 50 | — |
| Tael (Taiwan) | 37.5 | — |
| Grain | 0.0648 | — |
| Momme | 3.75 | — |
| Baht | 15.244 | — |
| Chi | 3.75 | — |
| Don | 3.75 | — |
| Mesghal | 4.6875 | — |
What is a Tael (Shanghai / Mainland China)? Silver weight, conversions and local use
Definition. The Shanghai or metric tael is exactly 50 grams, the rounded unit adopted in mainland China after metrication. Locally it is written 市两 (shìliǎng). One tael (shanghai / mainland china) equals 50 grams, or 1.60754 troy ounces, which at today's silver spot price works out to — HKD.
Where it is used. Shanghai Gold Exchange contracts settle in kilograms, but retail shops and traditional dealers still speak in 市两 of 50 g, and 50 g bars are a popular gift and savings format. The unit is the trading standard in mainland China.
Pricing conventions. Mainland quotes are set against the SGE benchmark in yuan per gram; converting to a dollar price per 50 g tael is the usual way to compare Shanghai with London and see whether China is paying a premium. Silver is bulkier per unit of value, so quotes in small traditional units are usually a conversion, while real trade happens in kilogram and 1 000 oz bars.
Good to know. The metric tael is noticeably heavier than the Hong Kong tael (50 g vs 37.429 g) — the two are not interchangeable, and confusing them overstates a price by a third.
Silver price per Tael (Shanghai / Mainland China) in HKD — quick conversion table
| Quantity | Grams | Troy ounces | Value (HKD) |
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| 1 tael (shanghai / mainland china) | 50 g | 1.6075 oz t | — |
| 5 tael (shanghai / mainland china)s | 250 g | 8.0377 oz t | — |
| 10 tael (shanghai / mainland china)s | 500 g | 16.0754 oz t | — |
| 100 tael (shanghai / mainland china)s | 5,000 g | 160.7537 oz t | — |
Values are calculated from the live XAG spot price converted into Hong Kong Dollar and refresh with the price above.
Buying Silver in Hong Kong: local market, taxes and premiums
At the live price shown above per tael (shanghai / mainland china), the price you see here is the international XAG spot price converted into Hong Kong Dollar. Physical buyers in Hong Kong pay that reference plus a premium, and local trading is concentrated around Hong Kong's Chinese Gold & Silver Exchange Society. Buyers there generally watch the CGSE loco London and loco Hong Kong tael quotes as the day's reference.
Taxes and duties. Silver, platinum and palladium are equally untaxed, which keeps retail premiums among the lowest in Asia. Silver is bulkier and cheaper per unit, so shipping, storage and consumption taxes matter far more to the final price than they do for gold. That is why the shop price of silver in HKD can sit noticeably above the spot value of the same tael (shanghai / mainland china) of metal.
How people usually buy. The common routes in Hong Kong are CGSE member dealers, Chow Sang Sang and other jewellers, bank paper gold accounts and vault storage providers. The products most often quoted locally include tael bars (37.429 g), 999.9 gold bars, Kilobars, 999 gold jewellery.
Local conventions. The Hong Kong tael of 37.429 g is the classic local trading weight, and 99.99 'chuk kam' gold jewellery is bought largely by weight. Before you buy, compare the dealer's asking price per tael (shanghai / mainland china) with the live silver price above, and check the buy-back spread the same dealer offers — that round-trip cost matters more than a small difference in the headline HKD quote.
Market information only, updated with live prices. Not tax or investment advice; tax rules in Hong Kong can change.
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About Silver Price in HKD
What is Silver?
Silver is a chemical element with symbol Ag and atomic number 47. It is a soft, white, lustrous transition metal with the highest electrical conductivity of any element.
History
Silver has been known since ancient times. It was one of the first five metals discovered by humans, along with gold, copper, lead, and iron.
Common Uses
Interesting Facts
- •Silver has the highest electrical conductivity of any element
- •Silver has antimicrobial properties
- •The word 'silver' appears in many languages as a root for 'money'
Silver Price Per Tael (Shanghai / Mainland China) in Hong Kong Dollar
The current silver price per tael (shanghai / mainland china) in Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) is updated in real-time based on international market rates. Silver is traded globally and its price fluctuates based on supply and demand, economic conditions, and geopolitical factors.
When buying or selling silver in Hong Kong, it's important to understand that prices are typically quoted in troy ounces on international markets. Our converter helps you easily calculate the price in tael (shanghai / mainland china)s, which may be more practical for local transactions.
The Shanghai or mainland China tael (市两, shìliǎng) is a metric tael equal to exactly 50 grams. It is the standard unit for precious metals trading in mainland China. This unit is commonly used when trading silver in various markets around the world.
Silver Long-Term Returns vs Current HKD Price
How silver has performed over 1, 5, 10, and 20 years against today's spot price (USD/oz). Useful for Hong Kong investors tracking silver in HKD.
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Historical prices are approximate annual averages, interpolated between anchor years (1980–2026).
Silver price in HKD – FAQ
How much does one ounce of silver cost in HKD today?
One troy ounce of silver currently costs approximately the live spot price shown on this page. This live spot price is refreshed every 5 minutes from MetalflowAPI market data and reflects the international XAG/HKD rate.
What is the current silver rate in Hong Kong today?
The current silver rate in Hong Kong is the live spot price shown on this page per tael (shanghai / mainland china). Prices refresh every 5 minutes and follow the international Silver spot price converted to Hong Kong Dollar.
How much is 1 tael (shanghai / mainland china) of silver in HKD?
1 tael (shanghai / mainland china) of silver equals the live spot price shown on this page today. This is calculated from the live spot price per troy ounce, converted via the HKD exchange rate (1 tael (shanghai / mainland china) = 50 grams).
How is the silver price per tael (shanghai / mainland china) calculated?
The silver price per tael (shanghai / mainland china) is calculated by converting the international spot price (quoted per troy ounce in USD) to HKD using the current exchange rate, then converting to the tael (shanghai / mainland china) weight unit (1 tael (shanghai / mainland china) = 50 grams).
Do I pay tax or VAT when buying silver in Hong Kong?
Silver, platinum and palladium are equally untaxed, which keeps retail premiums among the lowest in Asia. Always confirm the current rule with the dealer, because the tax treatment changes the real cost per tael (shanghai / mainland china) more than small differences in the HKD spot quote.
Where do people usually buy silver in Hong Kong?
The usual routes are CGSE member dealers, Chow Sang Sang and other jewellers, bank paper gold accounts, vault storage providers. Local trading is centred on Hong Kong's Chinese Gold & Silver Exchange Society, and the products most often quoted are tael bars (37.429 g), 999.9 gold bars, Kilobars, 999 gold jewellery.
Why is the shop price of silver higher than the spot price in HKD?
Retail prices add a dealer premium covering refining, minting, shipping, insurance and margin, plus any local tax. Silver is bulkier and cheaper per unit, so shipping, storage and consumption taxes matter far more to the final price than they do for gold. Compare the asking price per tael (shanghai / mainland china) with the live spot value above, and check the dealer's buy-back spread.
Which price reference does the Hong Kong silver market follow?
Local buyers generally follow the CGSE loco London and loco Hong Kong tael quotes, converted into Hong Kong Dollar (HKD). The Hong Kong tael of 37.429 g is the classic local trading weight, and 99.99 'chuk kam' gold jewellery is bought largely by weight.