In Russia, demand for gold bars has increased – their sales rose by…
In Russia, demand for gold bars has increased – their sales rose by 31% in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025.
Consensus
- Sales of gold bars in Russia rose by 31% in the first half of the year 2026 compared to the first half of 2025.
- Investment in gold coins increased by 8% in the same period.
- Sales of silver coins increased by 45%.
- Sales of silver bars decreased by 4%.
- The Russian government introduced new rules on the export of gold bars in March 2026.
- The export of gold bars weighing more than 100 grams is prohibited, except for travelers departing from specific airports with a permit from the Federal Mint Office.
Points of divergence
- The Central Bank of Russia sold 43.8 tons of gold in the first half of 2026, with 22 tons sold in the second quarter, making it the largest seller during that period. — kommersant
- Global gold demand (excluding over-the-counter market) reached its lowest level since Q3 2021. — kommersant
Coverage (2 sources)
- Gold bar sales in Russia increased by 31% over six months — Коммерсантъ
- Sales of gold bars in Russia grew by 31% since the beginning of 2026 — Ведомости