Group 1: Production and Supply - In Q1 2025, China's gold production reached 87.243 tons, a year-on-year increase of 1.49%, with gold mining contributing 61.772 tons and by-product gold from non-ferrous metals contributing 25.471 tons [1] - Total gold production, including imported raw gold of 53.587 tons, amounted to 140.83 tons, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 1.18% [1] - Major gold companies are adjusting production layouts and advancing the construction of smart and green mines, while also accelerating overseas acquisitions [1][4] Group 2: Consumption Trends - In Q1 2025, gold consumption in China was 290.492 tons, down 5.96% year-on-year, with gold jewelry consumption declining by 26.85% to 134.531 tons, while investment in gold bars and coins increased by 29.81% to 138.018 tons [2] - High gold prices have suppressed jewelry demand, while investment demand for gold bars and coins has surged due to their lower processing costs and strong investment attributes [2][4] Group 3: Market Activity - The trading volume and value in the gold market showed significant growth, with the Shanghai Gold Exchange reporting a trading volume of 16,000 tons, up 4.57%, and a trading value of 10.7 trillion yuan, up 42.85% [3] - The domestic gold ETF holdings increased by 23.47 tons, reaching 138.21 tons by the end of March 2025 [3] - New regulations allowing insurance funds to invest in gold have been introduced, with the first transaction completed under this framework [3] Group 4: Future Outlook - Rising gold prices are expected to lead to increased profits for mining companies, prompting higher exploration and extraction investments, although challenges such as declining resource grades and rising environmental costs remain [4] - The consumption structure is likely to shift further towards investment in gold bars and coins, with increased activity in gold ETFs and futures trading anticipated [4]
成交量、成交额呈现大幅增长趋势——一季度我国黄金市场稳健运行
Jing Ji Ri Bao·2025-04-28 22:05