Gold holdings within the reserves increased by about $1.755 billion to $15.843 billion at the end of September, up from $14.088 billion in August.
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced Monday that the country’s net international reserves rose 0.6% to $49.534 billion in September 2025, compared to $49.251 billion in August.
According to the CBE statement, gold holdings within the reserves increased by about $1.755 billion to $15.843 billion at the end of September, up from $14.088 billion in August.
Meanwhile, the value of foreign currency assets fell to $33.649 billion from $35.122 billion over the same period.
Egypt’s foreign reserves consist of a basket of major international currencies, including the U.S. dollar, euro, British pound, Japanese yen, and Chinese yuan. The composition of these holdings is adjusted in line with global exchange rate movements and the CBE’s reserve management strategy.
The foreign reserves serve as a vital safeguard for Egypt’s economy, ensuring the availability of essential imports, supporting external debt payments, and providing a buffer against global financial volatility.
