MINSK, 3 April (BelTA) – Belarus’ gold and foreign exchange reserves decreased by $1.1 billion in March and amounted to $15.2 billion as of 1 April 2026, the press service of the National Bank of Belarus told BelTA.
“The reduction in gold and foreign currency reserves is due to a decline in gold prices on international financial markets,” the National Bank explained.
The largest share of Belarus’ international reserve assets consists of foreign-currency assets and monetary gold. According to the National Bank, the foreign currency reserve volume totaled $5.8586 billion as of 1 April, marking a decrease of $58.5 million from March. The monetary gold reserve volume reached $7.9814 billion, reflecting a decrease of $1.0542 billion.
In line with monetary policy targets, Belarus’ international reserve assets are projected to total at least $9.2 billion by the end of 2026.
“The reduction in gold and foreign currency reserves is due to a decline in gold prices on international financial markets,” the National Bank explained.
The largest share of Belarus’ international reserve assets consists of foreign-currency assets and monetary gold. According to the National Bank, the foreign currency reserve volume totaled $5.8586 billion as of 1 April, marking a decrease of $58.5 million from March. The monetary gold reserve volume reached $7.9814 billion, reflecting a decrease of $1.0542 billion.
In line with monetary policy targets, Belarus’ international reserve assets are projected to total at least $9.2 billion by the end of 2026.
