Egypt's Foreign Reserves Rise by $4.1 Bln to $52.8 Bln

Egypt's net international reserves increased by $4.1 billion during the first nine months of fiscal year 2025/26, reaching $52.8 billion at the end of March 2026, according to official data released by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE).

The central bank said the reserve accumulation provides sufficient foreign currency liquidity to cover approximately six months of the country's merchandise imports, underscoring the resilience of Egypt's external position.

Separate CBE data showed that official reserve assets stood at approximately $50 billion at the end of January 2026, marking an increase of $3.5 billion compared with their level at the beginning of the fiscal year in July 2025.

The report also highlighted a rise in other foreign currency assets, which are not included in official reserve holdings. These assets increased by $3.3 billion between July 2025 and January 2026 to reach $17.6 billion by the end of January.

The latest figures point to continued strengthening in Egypt's external liquidity position, supported by higher reserve assets and an expansion in foreign currency holdings during the current fiscal year.