Announcement on Import of Unprocessed Gold

As it is known, considering the negative effects of the increase in unprocessed gold imports on the foreign trade balance and balance of payments, as a measure to reduce the rate of increase in gold imports, a monthly total import quota has been applied within the scope of unprocessed gold imports as of 07.08.2023. In accordance with the letter of the Ministry of Treasury and Finance dated 04.02.2025, a change has been made in the quota distribution for the Exchange members operating in the Precious Metals Market, and our members should contact the Precious Metals and Precious Stones Market Directorate to obtain information about the current quota distribution. On the other hand, the practice of submitting a request via the Electronic Instruction System (ELTAS) within the first 5 business days of each month, which was applied for some of the Exchange members operating in the Precious Metals Market, has been abolished for the existing members who became Exchange members before 31.12.2024 (inclusive), and quota allocation will be made to the members in this scope in the amounts determined by the Ministry without the need to submit a request. Demand submission will only be valid for precious metals brokerage houses that will become members of the Exchange after 31.12.2024