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Central banks bought 17 tonnes of gold in April after March sales

Central banks bought 17 tonnes of gold in April after March sales

Poland led April purchases with 14 tonnes, marking the second month of central bank gold buying this year after a 30-tonne net sale in March driven by Turkey and Russia.

Fact Check
Multiple independent reports of World Gold Council data confirm every quantitative element of the claim. Kitco's June 3, 2026 article confirms net 17 tonnes April purchase with Poland leading at 14 tonnes and that this reversed March's net sales (the second buying month of 2026). Kitco's May 5, 2026 article confirms the 30-tonne March net sale was driven by Turkey and Russia. Mining.com corroborates.
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Summary

Global central banks added 17 tonnes of gold in April, the second monthly net purchase recorded this year. The move reversed March’s 30-tonne net sale, which was driven by Turkey and Russia. Poland accounted for the bulk of April buying with 14 tonnes, underscoring its leading role in official-sector demand.

Terms & Concepts
  • central banks: National monetary authorities managing currency and reserves
  • official-sector demand: Asset purchases made by central banks and governments