Russia increases gold shipments to China by 800%

Gold shipments from Russia to China reached a record high last year. The value of precious metal exports reached $3.29 bln.

Russia increased gold shipments to China to a record high last year. According to Chinese Customs data, shipments increased by 800%.

According to the agency, exports totaled over 25 tonnes. These shipments brought the Russian treasury $3.29 bln, almost 15 times higher than previous years.

Russia also broke its monthly gold export record. In December 2025, shipments totaled 10 tonnes, worth $1.35 bln.

Russia ranked 7th in the structure of precious metal shipments to China, moving up four places from 2024. Switzerland became the leader in gold exports, supplying China with $25.73 bln worth of the precious metal.