Official-sector tracker
Central-bank gold reserve tracker
Follow reported official-sector gold purchases, sales, reserve shares, and reporting lags without confusing estimates with confirmed changes.
Reported activity · July 2026
Official-sector pulse
Source compilation includes IMF IFS and central-bank reports. Russia was the largest reported seller in July at 6 tonnes. Totals can be revised as countries report.
What changed
July’s reported net buying was led by China and Poland, while Russia was the largest reported seller in that month. The underlying reserve table was published in September and is generally current through June because IMF IFS reporting is delayed.
Why it matters
Official-sector purchases can be persistent and price-insensitive relative to shorter-term investment flows. They also form only one part of total gold demand and should not be used to infer the next daily move.
- Net reported buying: 23 tonnes in July 2026.
- Reported year-to-date purchases: about 130 tonnes.
- Holdings table: generally through June 2026, with later reporters lagging further.
Historical context
Central-bank holdings reflect reserve-management goals such as safety, liquidity, diversification, and confidence. Transfers between vault locations do not automatically represent a purchase, sale, or political signal.
What could change the conclusion
Late filings, swaps, unreported activity, and classification changes can revise the picture. A few large countries can dominate monthly net totals.
Reproducible by design
Methodology and limitations
- Use IMF IFS and central-bank statements as the base layer.
- Treat transfers and revaluations separately from purchases and sales.
- Publish the data period, compilation date, and revision note together.
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