Friday, 10th October 2025

Why Is Turkey Leading the Global Rush for Gold in 2023?

Why has Turkey suddenly emerged as the world’s largest buyer of gold? According to the World Gold Council, the country snapped up nearly 45 tons of the precious metal in just the first half of this year. But what's driving this gold rush?

Analysts believe Turkey is seeking refuge in gold as the lira continues to weaken and inflation remains rampant. With the value of its currency faltering, the country’s central bank is turning to gold for security.

But Turkey isn’t alone in this strategy – other nations like China and India are also bolstering their gold reserves, aiming to reduce their reliance on the US dollar. Could this be a signal that gold is reclaiming its place as the ultimate safe haven in uncertain times?

Gold isn’t just a government obsession in Turkey. Culturally, it’s ingrained as a form of savings. In fact, estimates suggest Turks may have up to 5,000 tons of gold stashed away in homes, metaphorically described as being “under their mattresses” 

As Mehmet Ali Iildirimturk from Istanbul’s Gold Traders Association pointed out, gold has long been considered a trusted way to store wealth in Turkey.

Meanwhile, on the global markets, the price of gold hit a record high this week, with an ounce now costing $2,589 on the London Stock Exchange. As prices have surged by 4% in the past ten days alone, the world watches closely. Could this surge be a temporary trend, or is gold set to play an even bigger role in the shifting global economy?

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