Egypt’s foreign reserves increase to $52.8 B in March 2026

CAIRO – 5 April 2026:  The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced that the country’s net foreign reserves climbed to $52.8 billion by the end of March 2026, reflecting continued support from key foreign currency sources.

Egypt’s reserve holdings consist of a diversified basket of major global currencies, including the U.S. dollar, euro, British pound, Japanese yen, and Chinese yuan, with allocations managed according to exchange rate trends and the relative stability of each currency in international markets.

The composition of reserves is periodically reviewed and adjusted under a framework set by Central Bank officials to ensure resilience against market volatility and external risks.

Foreign reserves, which include gold and foreign currencies, play a critical role in safeguarding the economy by financing essential imports, meeting external debt obligations, and providing a buffer against economic shocks during periods of uncertainty.

Although revenues from major foreign currency-generating sectors such as exports, tourism, and foreign investment can fluctuate during global or regional disruptions, other inflows — particularly remittances from Egyptians abroad, which have recently reached record levels, along with steady income from the Suez Canal — continue to strengthen Egypt’s external position and support reserve stability.