Commodities Buzz: Average annual gold prices up 44% in 2025, WGC expects strong gold ETF inflows and robust bar and coin demand this year
29-Jan-2026
15:32
World Gold Council or WGC has stated that the LBMA (PM) gold price set 53 new all-time highs during 2025. The average Q4 price was a record US$4,135/oz (+55% y/y), resulting in the highest annual average of US$3,431/oz (+44% y/y). Total annual gold supply grew by 1%. Initial estimates suggest mine production inched up to a new record of 3,672 tonnes (t). Recycling activity gained 3% to 1,404t ' a relatively muted response to a 67% increase in the US dollar gold price. Demand also set a Q4 record. Total quarterly demand of 1,303t was the highest ever for a fourth quarter, lifted by hefty ETF inflows (175t) and a 12-year high in bar and coin buying (420t). It noted that with continued geopolitical tensions, it expects another year of strong gold ETF inflows and robust bar and coin demand, underpinned by elevated central bank buying. Jewellery to remain weak in a persistent high price environment.
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