Egypt’s Foreign Reserves Climb to $51.45 Billion in December

Egypt’s Central Bank announced on Tuesday that the country’s net foreign reserves increased to $51.452 billion at the end of December 2025, reflecting continued stability in the country’s external financial position.

The Central Bank explained that Egypt’s foreign reserve holdings consist of a diversified basket of major international currencies, including the US dollar, the euro, the British pound, the Japanese yen, and the Chinese yuan. The distribution of these currencies is adjusted according to exchange-rate movements and their relative stability in global markets, based on a plan set by Central Bank officials.

Foreign currency reserves, which also include gold, play a vital role in securing Egypt’s economic stability. They are primarily used to meet the country’s needs for essential imports, service external debt obligations, and provide a buffer against economic shocks, particularly during periods when foreign currency inflows from sectors such as tourism, exports, and investment may be affected by global or regional disruptions.

The Central Bank noted that alternative sources of foreign currency continue to support reserve levels, including record-high remittances from Egyptians working abroad and steady revenues from the Suez Canal, helping maintain reserve strength during certain months.