世界黄金协会：全球黄金需求创历史新高，投资需求激增47%

Core Insights - The World Gold Council's latest report indicates that global gold demand reached a record high of 1,313 tons in Q3 2025, with a total value of $14.6 billion, marking a 44% year-on-year increase [1] - Investment demand surged, accounting for 55% of total net demand, with a year-on-year growth of 47% to 537 tons [1] Group 1: Investment Demand - Global investment demand saw significant growth, with ETF inflows reaching 222 tons (approximately $26 billion) in Q3, marking the third consecutive quarter of substantial increases [1] - Cumulatively, 619 tons flowed into ETFs in the first three quarters, with notable contributions from North America, Europe, and Asia [1] Group 2: Central Bank Purchases - Central banks globally purchased a net total of 220 tons of gold in Q3, reflecting a 28% quarter-on-quarter increase and a 10% year-on-year increase [2] - The People's Bank of China continued to increase its gold reserves, purchasing 5 tons in Q3, bringing its total reserves to 2,304 tons, which constitutes 7.7% of its foreign exchange reserves [2] Group 3: Chinese Market Dynamics - In China, retail gold investment and consumption demand totaled 152 tons in Q3, representing a 7% year-on-year decline and a 38% quarter-on-quarter decline, marking the weakest Q3 performance since 2009 [3] - Despite the volume decline, the monetary value of demand reached 1,204 billion RMB (approximately $16.9 billion), a 29% year-on-year increase, setting a record for Q3 [3] - Gold jewelry demand fell to 84 tons, down 18% year-on-year, but the monetary value increased by 14% to 66.5 billion RMB, indicating consumer willingness to pay for high-premium products [3] Group 4: Gold Supply and Prices - The average gold price in Q3 reached $3,456.54 per ounce, a 40% year-on-year increase [6] - Global gold supply increased by 3% year-on-year to 1,313 tons, with mine production rising by 2% and recycled gold supply increasing by 6% [6] Group 5: Future Outlook - The report anticipates a seasonal improvement in gold jewelry consumption in Q4, although high gold prices and the delayed 2026 Spring Festival may suppress growth [7] - Geopolitical risks, ongoing central bank purchases, and potential interest rate cuts are expected to continue supporting gold investment demand [7]