According to the World Gold Council, central banks around the world purchased a total of 17 tons of gold in April 2026. Experts note that demand for gold remains high.
According to the World Gold Council, central banks around the world purchased a total of 17 tons of gold in April 2026. Demand remains at a high level.
The largest buyer was Poland, which purchased 14 tons of gold in April. The country's total reserves have reached 595 tons.
China also increased its purchases, acquiring 8 tons of gold in one month. This is the highest figure since December 2024.
Although the Central Bank of Uzbekistan sold 1 ton of gold in April, it remains among the major net buyers on an annual basis. Since the beginning of the year, the country has purchased 24 tons of gold, joining Poland as one of the leading buyers.
Currently, Uzbekistan's gold reserves amount to approximately 414 tons. This is said to be equivalent to nearly 88 percent of the country's total international reserves.
According to the World Gold Council, over the past three years, central banks in Eastern Europe and Asia have consistently increased their gold purchases, strengthening their reserve policies.
