Central bank gold demand drops 82% from 2025 average in January, but sovereign demand base broadens – World Gold Council

and analyses of market-affecting developments. (Kitco News) – Central banks bought less than 20% of the average monthly demand from 2025 in January, but new sovereign players also entered the market, suggesting that the demand base for gold reserve accumulation is broadening, according to the latest data from the World Gold Council. “Central bank gold buying momentum eased at the start of the year, compared to the prior 12-month average of 27t,” wrote Marissa Salim, Senior Research Lead, APAC at the World Gold Council (WGC) in their latest monthly report.