This report incorporates analysis of platinum supply and demand during Q2 2026, with an updated full year forecast for 2026.
- Forecast platinum market surplus of 265 koz for full year 2026 reflects investment outflows in H1’26 linked to heightened geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty
- Net disinvestment of 83 koz projected for full year 2026
- Jewellery demand expected to decline 15% as higher prices and weak domestic consumption impact the market in China
- Forecast full year 2026 industrial demand growth of 5% to offset a 4% reduction in automotive demand
- Revised 2025 deficit to over 1.4 Moz further depletes above ground stocks - even with the forecast surplus they will remain at just 3.4 months’ cover to meet global demand by the end of 2026