Central Bank of Egypt Announces Increase in Net Foreign Reserves to USD 50.071 Billion by End of October 2025
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced that Egypt’s net international reserves rose to USD 50.071 billion at the end of October 2025, compared to USD 49.533 billion at the end of September 2025, marking an increase of USD 538 million.
Egypt’s foreign reserves grew by 5.1% during the first nine months of 2025. The country’s foreign reserves are composed of a basket of major international currencies, including the US dollar, the euro, the British pound sterling, the Japanese yen, and the Chinese yuan. The distribution of Egypt’s holdings among these currencies depends on the exchange rates and the relative stability of these currencies in global markets, and it is adjusted according to a strategy set by officials at the Central Bank of Egypt.
The primary function of the foreign exchange reserves—comprising gold and various international currencies—is to ensure the availability of essential goods, service external debt obligations (principal and interest), and support the economy during exceptional circumstances, particularly when foreign currency inflows from key sectors are affected.
