2024 年第二季黃金需求創歷史新高

世界黃金協會於 7 月 30 日發布的最新報告強調了 2024 年第二季的趨勢，顯示第二季黃金需求達到 2000 年有記錄以來的最高水準。

The World Gold Council (WGC) has released its Q2 2024 report, showcasing the highest second-quarter gold demand since records began in 2000.

世界黃金協會 (WGC) 發布了 2024 年第二季報告，顯示第二季黃金需求達到 2000 年有史以來的最高水準。

According to the report, gold demand excluding over-the-counter (OTC) decreased by 6% year-on-year to 929 tonnes, as a substantial decline in jewelry consumption outweighed gains in other sectors. However, adding OTC investment to total gold demand resulted in a 4% year-on-year increase, reaching 1,258 tonnes — the highest Q2 demand in the council's data series.

報告稱，不包括場外交易（OTC）的黃金需求年減6%至929噸，因為珠寶消費的大幅下降超過了其他產業的成長。然而，將場外投資納入黃金總需求後，黃金需求年增 4%，達到 1,258 噸，這是該委員會數據系列中第二季的最高需求。

The report highlights a 6% increase in central bank net gold buying year-on-year, reaching 184 tonnes, driven by the need for portfolio protection and diversification.

報告強調，受投資組合保護和多元化需求的推動，央行淨黃金購買量年增 6%，達到 184 噸。

Jewelry demand fell by 19% year-on-year to a four-year low of 391 tonnes, largely due to record-high gold prices, which averaged $2,338 per ounce in Q2 and peaked at $2,427 per ounce in May.

金飾需求年減 19%，至 391 噸，創四年新低，主要是由於金價創歷史新高，第二季平均價格為 2,338 美元/盎司，5 月最高為 2,427 美元/盎司。

Total gold supply grew by 4% year-on-year to 1,258 tonnes. Mine production of 929 tonnes was a record for a second quarter. Recycling supply was the highest for a second quarter since 2012, responding to the rising gold price.

黃金總供應量較去年同期成長4%至1,258噸。第二季礦場產量達 929 噸，創歷史新高。由於金價上漲，第二季回收供應量創下 2012 年以來最高水準。

The report also notes a 7-tonne decline in global gold exchange-traded fund (ETF) holdings in Q2 and a 5% decrease in retail bar and coin investment to 261 tonnes, primarily due to weak demand from Western markets.

報告還指出，第二季全球黃金交易所交易基金 (ETF) 持有量下降 7 噸，零售金條和金幣投資下降 5%，至 261 噸，主要是由於西方市場需求疲軟。

Gold used in technology jumped 11% year-on-year, as the artificial intelligence (AI) trend continued to drive demand in the sector.

隨著人工智慧 (AI) 趨勢繼續推動該行業的需求，科技領域使用的黃金年增 11%。