WORLD GOLD · CHNGold price in CNY
Computed value (XAU/USD × official rate, 2026-08-31); local premiums and taxes are not included. Details and purity table on the CNY price page.
Gold value by purity in CNY
| Purity | Fine gold | 1 g metal value | 5 g metal value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 999.9 (24 karat) | 99.99% | CN¥957.6 | CN¥4,788.2 |
| 958 (23 karat) | 95.8% | CN¥917.5 | CN¥4,587.6 |
| 916 (22 karat) | 91.6% | CN¥877.3 | CN¥4,386.5 |
| 750 (18 karat) | 75.0% | CN¥718.3 | CN¥3,591.5 |
| 585 (14 karat) | 58.5% | CN¥560.3 | CN¥2,801.4 |
| 375 (9 karat) | 37.5% | CN¥359.2 | CN¥1,795.8 |
Computed bar values in CNY
This is the contained metal value, not a bank, pawnshop or dealer quote. Buy and sell prices differ because of spreads, condition, fees and local premiums.
Central-bank reserves
Source: World Gold Council, Gold Demand Trends — an archived quarterly snapshot, updated manually after each report.
What the data says
A gram of 999.9 gold in China costs 958 CNY at an official rate of 6.72 per dollar (as of 2026-08-31).
The capital is Beijing, the World Bank region is East Asia & Pacific and the income group is Upper middle income.
Official gold reserves moved +7.0 t in 2026 Q1 according to the World Gold Council.
UN customs data for 2024 shows exports of 12.4 bn USD under HS code 7108.
Macro context from the World Bank: GDP at $19.5T in 2025; Population at 1.4B in 2025; Trade, % of GDP at 38% in 2025.
International gold trade
Source: UN Comtrade public preview, HS code 7108. Annual aggregated data; some values are estimates and reporting may be incomplete.
Macro context
Source: World Bank Indicators.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gram of gold cost in China?
The computed price of one gram of 999.9 gold is CN¥957.7 at the official CNY rate (2026-08-31). Actual bank and dealer prices in China are higher by the local premium, taxes and fees.
Is the central bank of China buying gold?
Per World Gold Council data for 2026 Q1, official reserves changed by +7 t, with total holdings around 2313 t. This is an archived quarterly snapshot, not real-time data.
Where does the gold trade data for China come from?
Gold imports and exports come from the UN Comtrade public preview under HS code 7108 (aggregated annual data, may be estimates). Macro indicators come from the World Bank. The full catalogue is on the Sources page.