If you work with fair gold as a jeweller or are thinking about it, there’s always one question: How is everything actually developing? What’s the share of fairly traded gold? How much of it actually reaches the market? And who really benefits from it?
To help you keep track, we’ve prepared an overview for you here. With the latest figures from the Fairtrade Germany Annual Impact Report 2025/26 and the Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) Annual Report 2025. You can download both reports directly from us.
And: We want to expand this article year by year. So you don’t have to search for long, but find everything in one place.
The Current Reports at a Glance
Fairtrade Germany Annual Impact Report 2025/26
What you should know:
In Germany, approximately 20 kg of Fairtrade gold were sold in 2025 – around 150% more in volume than the previous year. At the same time, revenue from Fairtrade gold increased by 244% to around €1,918,000. In concrete terms: Fairtrade gold remains an exclusive niche product but is slowly on the rise, gaining in value and significance. And this is exactly where we’re focusing together with you: Our goal is for fairly traded gold to become more visible step by step and eventually become a matter of course.
9 out of 10 people in Germany know the Fairtrade seal. For you, this means: With this seal, you have a strong trust anchor that your customers immediately recognize. Whether on your website, in your shop window, or during consultations.
The total revenue from Fairtrade products in Germany grew by 9% to €3.14 billion in 2025 – a new record. This shows that fair trade has arrived in mainstream society. Even in the luxury sector, there are more and more customers who want to shop consciously and fairly.
€42 million in Fairtrade premiums flowed to producer organizations worldwide – part of which also went to certified mines. These premiums are a fixed premium per kilogram of gold and are paid in full to the respective mining organizations. On-site, the communities themselves decide what to use the money for: for example, for community projects, schools, health centres, or environmental protection measures. This gives you as jewellers a powerful story: Your jewellery makes a difference.
Fairtrade Reports of previous years
Fairtrade Report 2024/25
What you should know:
- In Germany, around 8 kg of Fairtrade Gold were sold in 2024. While sales volume declined, revenue increased by 7% to €558,000, showing that Fairtrade Gold continues to gain value and relevance as a premium product.
- 9 out of 10 consumers in Germany recognize the Fairtrade label, making it a strong trust signal for customers in-store and online.
- Fairtrade product sales in Germany reached a record €2.9 billion (+13%) in 2024, demonstrating growing demand for ethically sourced products across all sectors, including luxury.
- €44 million in Fairtrade Premiums were paid to producer organizations worldwide, including certified gold mines. Mining communities decide how to invest these funds in projects such as education, healthcare, environmental protection, and local infrastructure, giving every piece of Fairtrade Gold a measurable social impact.
Alliance for Responsible Mining (Fairmined) Annual Report 2025
Before we dive into the numbers, a quick context: The Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) is the organization behind the Fairmined standard. ARM advocates globally for responsible artisanal mining and has developed Fairmined as a certification system. The report shows how Fairmined is developing worldwide and what impact it currently has.
What you should know:
Worldwide, there are currently only 11 Fairmined-certified artisanal mining organizations (6 in Peru, 5 in Colombia). Fairmined gold therefore comes from strictly controlled sources with high social and environmental standards. For you, this means: full transparency about where the gold comes from and under what conditions it is mined. Although the certified mines are currently mainly in Latin America, the Alliance for Responsible Mining is already supporting projects in Africa and Asia to offer Fairmined there in the future.
101.2 kg of Fairmined gold were sold worldwide in 2025. Compared to global gold production, this is vanishingly small and shows: Fairmined gold remains a niche product so far. But for you as jewellers, this doesn’t mean: bury your head in the sand – rather, look closely and stay committed. Because precisely because it’s so special, it’s worth making Fairmined gold visible and working together to ensure it plays an even bigger role in the future. Every ring, every chain made from Fairmined gold sends a signal in the right direction.
In total, 428 companies in 34 countries are part of the Fairmined system. From jewellery workshops to wholesalers to brands and jewellers – you’re part of an international community.
Last year, the Alliance for Responsible Mining’s projects directly and indirectly improved the lives of 8,960 people in mining communities. Including over 2,200 miners who work more safely and under better conditions.
An important point from the current 2025 report: This year, 18 women graduated from ARM’s “Women Inspiring Women” programme in Colombia, strengthening their leadership skills and building local networks that will continue to support their communities long after the programme has ended. This shows: Fairmined is not only investing in responsible mining practices, but also in the people behind them by empowering women to take on leadership roles and drive positive change within their communities. For you, this means: Fairmined gold stands not only for responsibly sourced precious metals but also for greater gender equality, stronger local communities and long-term social impact.
ARM (Fairmined) Reports of previous years
ARM Annual Report 2024
What you should know:
- There are currently 11 Fairmined-certified artisanal mining organizations worldwide (7 in Peru, 3 in Colombia, 1 in Ecuador), ensuring fully traceable gold from mines that meet high social and environmental standards.
- In 2024, just 74.12 kg of Fairmined Gold were sold globally. While still a niche product, its rarity makes it a unique offering with significant impact.
- The Fairmined network includes 428 companies across 34 countries, connecting miners, jewellers, brands, and wholesalers in a global responsible sourcing community.
- In 2024, Alliance for Responsible Mining projects improved the lives of 4,422 people, including more than 1,000 miners working under safer and better conditions.
- Fairmined premiums are funding tangible improvements. In 2024, a certified mine in Peru installed solar panels using Fairmined Premium funds, demonstrating how responsible gold sourcing supports both communities and environmental sustainability.
20 Years of Alliance for Responsible Mining
In 2024, the Alliance for Responsible Mining celebrates its 20th anniversary. From a small idea in Ecuador, an international movement has emerged over two decades. A few numbers and milestones you should know:
- 2004: The idea emerges in Ecuador.
- 2008: First delivery of fairly traded gold to Europe.
- 2013: The Fairmined standard officially launches.
- 2017: Introduction of the CRAFT code for particularly vulnerable mining communities.
- 2024: Fairmined now also covers copper, tin, and mica.
To date, over 2,100 kilograms of Fairmined gold and silver have been sold worldwide. More than €7.5 million in Fairmined premiums have flowed directly to mining communities.
This shows: Fairmined is growing steadily, has already brought about enormous changes on-site, and yet there's still much to do. For jewellers in particular, it remains important to actively support this development and continue to make it visible.
Why We're Sharing These Reports with You
Because we think: Knowledge helps. Especially when you work with fair gold as jewellers, you need arguments. For yourself, for your customers, or for the next conversation at a trade fair.
The reports provide solid figures and at the same time show that fair gold is not a mass product. But something special. Something that has a direct impact: for miners, their families, the environment.
And What's Next?
We will expand this page every year. With the new reports, new figures, and new developments. If you have feedback, questions, or requests, please get in touch.
Enjoy browsing and crafting with a clear conscience!
Your Fairever Team
