Global Gold Demand Rises 2% in January-March Quarter on Strong Bar, Coin Buying: WGC

Global gold demand rises 2% in January-March quarter on strong bar, coin buying: WGC

While volumes increased modestly, the value of demand surged to a record $ 193 billion, up 74 per cent year-on-year.

Global gold demand rises 2% in Jan-Mar quarter on strong bar, coin buying: WGC

Global gold demand rose a modest 2 per cent year-on-year to 1,231 tonnes in the January-March quarter, driven by a sharp 42 per cent surge in bar and coin investment to 474 tonnes amid geopolitical tensions and higher prices, according to the World Gold Council report released on Wednesday.

Gold bar demand hits record 3.5 tonnes

Bar and coin gold demand rose 42% YoY to a record 3.5 tonnes in the first quarter of 2026, as investors turned to gold despite surging prices.

Bar and coin demand drives gold market as central banks stay resilient amid geopolitical strain – WGC

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Record gold prices continue to shift demand dynamics

While volumes increased modestly, the value of demand surged to a record US$193bn, up 74% year-on-year