Thousands of Tons of Gold for Central Banks

💰Central banks continue buying gold by the thousands of tons and they’re not planning to stop.

Global regulators are not just purchasing gold – they’re doing it at record speed. For several consecutive years, demand for the precious metal from central banks has remained consistently high, and in 2025 this trend is gaining even more momentum.

What’s happening?

• In 2023 and 2024, central banks bought more than 1,000 tons of gold annually – the highest levels in the last half-century.
• In the first half of 2025, the trend continues: according to the World Gold Council, regulators are actively replenishing their reserves.
• Turkey, China, India, Poland, and Singapore are among the most active buyers.
• More than 20 central banks have reported plans to increase their gold holdings in the next 12 months.

Why do they need so much gold?

1. Protection against currency risks. Amid geopolitical instability and growing distrust toward the dollar, gold is seen as a “safe haven.”
2. De-dollarization. Some countries openly seek to reduce their reliance on the US dollar, using gold as an alternative in international settlements.
3. Inflation. Physical gold has traditionally been viewed as a hedge against inflation.
4. Reserve diversification. Central banks aim to balance their foreign reserves by including reliable assets.

📌 Examples:

• The People’s Bank of China has been steadily increasing its gold reserves since 2022 – now exceeding 2,300 tons.
• Turkey’s central bank actively purchased gold in 2024, despite internal economic challenges.
• Poland has officially announced its goal to raise gold’s share to 20% of total international reserves.

🧠 Conclusion:
Central banks are voting for gold, quite literally, with money. In a world of global economic uncertainty, the yellow metal is once again becoming a pillar of trust. And this trend seems likely to continue for a long time.