WGC: Central Banks Continue Robust Gold Buying in June
Gold | 2026-08-05 20:28:33 | By Paul Ploumis
On the other hand, Russia emerged as the largest net seller in June, reducing its reserves by 9 tonnes, while Turkey sold 2 tonnes.
Central Banks Add 51 Tonnes of Gold in June 2026, Poland and China Lead Buying
Global central banks added a net 51 tonnes of gold to official reserves in June 2026, led by Poland and China, according to the World Gold Council. Russia and Turkey were the month's main sellers.
What Readers Should Know
- Central banks added a net 51 tonnes of gold to reserves in June 2026, per World Gold Council data.
- Poland was the largest buyer with 19 tonnes; China added 15 tonnes, its 20th straight month of purchases.
- Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Singapore, Jordan, Czech Republic, Georgia and Ghana also increased holdings.
- Russia was the largest seller in June, cutting reserves by 9 tonnes; Turkey sold 2 tonnes.
- H1 2026 net central bank gold purchases totaled 102 tonnes, led by Poland (82 tonnes).
- Turkey (83 tonnes) and Russia (44 tonnes) were the biggest net sellers for the first half of the year.
MONTREAL (Scrap Monster): Central banks continued to add to their official gold reserves in June 2026. The combined gold purchases by global central banks totalled 51 tonnes, according to the latest data published by the World Gold Council (WGC). The buying activity was mainly led by Poland and China, with several emerging market central banks also increasing their holdings.
Who Bought the Most Gold in June
The National Bank of Poland emerged as the biggest buyer during the month, adding 19 tonnes of gold to its reserves. The People's Bank of China followed with 15 tonnes, registering its 20th consecutive month of gold purchases.
Other notable buyers included Uzbekistan with 9 tonnes, Kazakhstan and Singapore with 7 tonnes each, Jordan with 3 tonnes, Czech Republic with 2 tonnes, and Georgia and Ghana with 1 tonne each.
Who Sold Gold Reserves
Russia emerged as the largest net seller in June, reducing its reserves by 9 tonnes, while Turkey sold 2 tonnes.
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What the First-Half 2026 Data Showed
For the first half of 2026, officially reported central bank net gold purchases totaled 102 tonnes. Poland remained the leading buyer for the year with 82 tonnes, followed by Uzbekistan (41 tonnes), China (40 tonnes) and Kazakhstan (27 tonnes).
The notable sellers during the initial six-month period of 2026 were Turkey (83 tonnes) and Russia (44 tonnes).
What It Means for Gold Demand
The WGC data suggests that gold buying in H1 2026 has been broadly distributed across emerging market central banks.
People Also Ask
How much gold did central banks buy in June 2026?
Central banks added a net 51 tonnes of gold to official reserves in June 2026, according to World Gold Council data.
Which central bank bought the most gold in June?
The National Bank of Poland was the largest buyer, adding 19 tonnes to its reserves during the month.
How long has China been buying gold consistently?
China's central bank added 15 tonnes in June, marking its 20th consecutive month of gold purchases.
Which country sold the most gold in June 2026?
Russia was the largest net seller in June, reducing its gold reserves by 9 tonnes.
How much gold have central banks bought so far in 2026?
Central banks recorded net gold purchases of 102 tonnes in the first half of 2026, led by Poland with 82 tonnes.