The evolving picture of global gold production
Annual gold production rank in 2022 was unchanged y/y amongst the five largest gold producing nations, with China still the world's largest gold producer. Extending this to the top 20 countries, things look very different compared to 2010. But, more broadly, global gold mine production remains geographically diverse.
China’s gold market in May: gold reserves saw the seventh consecutive rise but wholesale demand weakened
Gold prices failed to extend the momentum of the previous month. Factors such as a strong dollar and rising yields weighed on the USD gold price in the month. But due to a 3% depreciation in the local currency against the dollar, the SHAUPM in RMB strengthened.
Gold ETF commentary: May inflows turn y-t-d gold ETF demand positive
Global gold ETFs saw the third consecutive monthly inflow of US$1.7bn, primarily driven by the gold price strength in early May and uncertainties around the US debt ceiling negotiations. May took y-t-d global gold ETF flows to positive territory at US$1bn, led by North American funds.
China’s gold market in April: wholesale demand down but gold reserves rose for the sixth consecutive month
Key highlights:
- The LBMA Gold Price AM in USD rose by 0.2% in April while the Shanghai Gold Benchmark PM (SHAUPM) in RMB saw a 0.7% gain, due mainly to a depreciating RMB against the USD
- The average Shanghai-London gold price premium fell sharply in April amid easing local supply and demand conditions
The size and structure of the gold market
Recession concerns sustain gold ETF inflows in April
Global gold ETFs continued to see positive demand in April: net inflows totalled US$824mn while holdings increased 15t. North American funds led global inflows, adding nearly US$1bn. Fund flows in Europe turned negative again in the month (-US$223mn), led by Germany.
Gold Demand Trends Q1 2023
Continued momentum in central bank buying and resurgent Chinese consumer demand contrasted with a negative contribution from ETFs and weakness in India.
