TechFlow news: On January 29, the World Gold Council released its “Global Gold Demand Trends Report 2025,” revealing that global gold demand reached 5,002 tonnes for the full year of 2025—setting a new all-time high. A record-breaking Q4 performance brought an exceptional 2025 to a strong close. Persistent geopolitical and economic uncertainties drove a sharp rise in gold investment demand, pushing total annual gold demand value to $55.5 billion. Global gold investment demand surged to a milestone level of 2,175 tonnes, becoming the primary driver behind the historic high in total gold demand for 2025.
Worldwide, investors seeking safe-haven assets and portfolio diversification poured into gold ETFs, resulting in net inflows of 801 tonnes for the year. Meanwhile, physical gold investment demand remained robust, with global bar and coin demand reaching 1,374 tonnes—valued at $15.4 billion. Notably, China and India stood out, posting year-on-year growth of 28% and 17%, respectively, collectively accounting for over 50% of demand in this segment. (Jinshi)
