Net foreign assets of the banking sector rose to USD 31.2 billion at the end of August 2026, compared with USD 25.5 billion at the end of December 2025, an increase of USD 5.7 billion in the first eight months of 2026 and a growth rate of 22.4% year on year.

Central bank data showed that the banking sector's net foreign assets rose to USD 31.2 billion at the end of August 2026, their highest level since 2011, supported by higher foreign currency inflows.

On a monthly basis, the banking sector's net foreign assets rose to USD 31.2 billion at the end of last August, from USD 28.418 billion at the end of July 2026.

The improvement in these indicators comes despite the economic developments and challenges the world has faced in recent years, supporting the stability of the banking sector and the national economy and strengthening Egypt's ability to deal with external challenges.

The banking sector's net foreign assets are one of the most important measures of banking stability and resilience, showing the difference between the sector's foreign currency assets and its foreign currency liabilities.

Foreign reserves

Net international reserves rose to about USD 57.35 billion at the end of September 2026, continuing to post high levels.

According to Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) data, net foreign reserves rose in September, reflecting a continued improvement in foreign currency liquidity in the Egyptian banking sector. They stood at about USD 57.35 billion at the end of September 2026, compared with USD 57.214 billion at the end of August 2026.

Egypt's foreign reserves grew by 11.5% in the first 9 months of 2026, an increase of USD 5.9 billion.