Central Banks Bought 23 Metric Tons of Gold in July

A survey of central banks found that 89 percent of respondents forecast global central bank gold reserves to rise over the year.

Central Banks Bought 23 Metric Tons of Gold in July

TL;DR

  • Central banks worldwide purchased a net 23 metric tons of gold in July.
  • China was the largest buyer, purchasing 20 metric tons.
  • The People's Bank of China has significantly increased its gold purchases since May 2026.
  • Poland was the second-largest buyer, acquiring 8 metric tons.
  • Russia was the top net seller, selling 6 metric tons.
  • Turkey, Uzbekistan, and Jordan each sold 1 metric ton.