Global central banks bought +321 tonnes of gold in Q3 2026, their largest quarterly purchase since Q4 2024.
This also marks their 5th-largest quarterly purchase on record.
Central bank gold purchases were up +8% from +296 tonnes acquired in Q2 2026 and up +453% from Q1 2026.
By comparison, the 5-year quarterly average stands at +227 tonnes.
China and Poland led Q3 demand, adding +63 tonnes and +40 tonnes, respectively.
Year-to-date, global central banks have purchased +675 tonnes of gold, up +6% from the same period in 2025.
Central banks are aggressively buying the dip in gold. $XAUT $XAUT $PAXG #gold #GoldInvesting
This also marks their 5th-largest quarterly purchase on record.
Central bank gold purchases were up +8% from +296 tonnes acquired in Q2 2026 and up +453% from Q1 2026.
By comparison, the 5-year quarterly average stands at +227 tonnes.
China and Poland led Q3 demand, adding +63 tonnes and +40 tonnes, respectively.
Year-to-date, global central banks have purchased +675 tonnes of gold, up +6% from the same period in 2025.
Central banks are aggressively buying the dip in gold. $XAUT $XAUT $PAXG #gold #GoldInvesting
