Uzbekistan joins countries that sold the most gold in July
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- Global central banks bought 23 tonnes of gold in July 2026, led by China with 20 tonnes and Poland with 8 tonnes.
- Russia sold 6 tonnes, while Uzbekistan, Turkey and Jordan each sold 1 tonne.
- Net gold purchases by central banks reached about 130 tonnes during the first seven months of the year, below the comparable 2025 figure of roughly 160 tonnes.
Uzbekistan’s central bank joined Russia, Turkey and Jordan in selling gold in July 2026, according to figures cited by 24.kg. Each of the Uzbek, Turkish and Jordanian regulators sold one tonne, while Russia sold six tonnes.
Central banks worldwide bought 23 tonnes during the month. China led the buyers with 20 tonnes, followed by Poland, which added eight tonnes to its reserves.
Net purchases by central banks stood at about 130 tonnes from the start of the year. During the same period in 2025, the figure was approximately 160 tonnes.
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