Activity at Cikini Gold Center in Central Jakarta remains subdued this afternoon, despite the traditional uptick in gold purchases leading up to Lebaran and on weekends.
“Sales haven’t been particularly strong today. Compared to usual, we’ve only seen an increase of around 5-10%. It’s less busy than in previous years,” said Adrian, a shopkeeper at Cikini Gold Center, on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
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Adrian, who specializes in the sale of gold bars, noted that customers typically purchase smaller denominations of gold – ranging from 0.5 grams to 10 grams – in the lead-up to Lebaran.
“We do see some purchases above 10 grams, but those are less frequent. Many customers are looking for smaller quantities, like 1 gram, but buying up to 10 pieces. It’s rare to see someone purchase a large quantity outright, unless it’s for a long-term investment, such as a down payment on a house or wedding expenses,” he explained.
According to Adrian, buying smaller amounts of gold in larger quantities has both advantages and disadvantages, depending on the buyer’s objectives.
(igo/ara)
