Central banks bought 244 tons of gold in Q1 2026, Egypt holds 130 tons

Central banks purchased 244 tons of gold in the first quarter of 2026, while Egypt's reserves stood at 130 tons, ranking 32nd globally and 6th in the Arab world.

• Egypt holds 130 tons of gold reserves, ranking 32nd globally and 6th in the Arab world, according to World Gold Council data.
• Central banks bought 244 tons of gold in Q1 2026, exceeding the five-year average quarterly purchase level.
• Poland added 31 tons to its reserves, raising them to 582 tons, and announced a target of 700 tons.
• China extended its gold reserve increases for the 17th consecutive month, reaching 2,313 tons.