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China and India’s gold imports (Apr.)

Overall demand from the world’s two largest consumers of gold remained subdued in April. While gold imports were more resilient in China, there was a further sharp fall in shipments to India. But we expect pent-up jewellers’ demand to precipitate stronger imports in India, and Chinese Golden Week should support purchases later in the year.


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