China\'s gold buying tops 1,000 tons
China imported more than 1,000 tons of gold through August 2026, according to the latest customs data. That volume already exceeds the country's total gold imports for the entire 2025. "Strong investment demand keeps onshore gold prices at a slight premium to world benchmarks. That premium attracts more imports into China," said Adnan Agar, Director at Interactive Commodities. Customs records that go back to 2017 show January-to-August 2026 imports as the highest for that period. The 2026 bar on the chart stands well above the previous years and crosses the 1,000-ton mark.