Egypt’s net foreign assets reach $15.22 billion in May 2026

CAIRO - 16 June 2026:  Egypt’s net foreign assets increased to around $15.22 billion by the end of May 2026, compared to approximately $15.16 billion at the end of April, according to data released by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE).

The data also showed that reserve money rose to EGP 2.57 trillion by the end of May, up from EGP 2.43 trillion in the comparative period, reflecting continued improvement in liquidity indicators and reserves across the banking sector.

The increase comes amid stronger foreign currency inflows into the Egyptian market, which have helped support the net foreign assets surplus and strengthen exchange rate stability. It has also improved the banking sector’s ability to meet the economy’s foreign currency needs.

Net foreign assets are a key measure of the banking sector’s external financial position, as they reflect the difference between foreign assets and foreign liabilities. The indicator provides insight into the economy’s capacity to meet external obligations and maintain financial market stability.

The continued surplus in net foreign assets over recent months points to improving foreign currency flows into the Egyptian economy, supported by exports, remittances from Egyptians working abroad, foreign investments, and other sources of foreign currency.