Gold prices in the local market fell in trading today, Friday, October 23, 2026, compared with yesterday's (Thursday's) levels, with a gram of 21-karat gold at about EGP 6,290 for selling and EGP 6,250 for buying, while the ounce rose globally to about USD 4,019.29.

Gold prices in Egypt today (Friday, 23-10-2026)

Karat Sell price Buy price 24-karat EGP 7,190 EGP 7,145 21-karat EGP 6,290 EGP 6,250 18-karat EGP 5,390 EGP 5,355 14-karat EGP 4,195 EGP 4,165 Gold pound EGP 50,320 EGP 50,000 Ounce (EGP) EGP 223,590 EGP 222,170 Ounce (USD) USD 4,019.29

Gold prices today vs. yesterday

21-karat: down EGP 20 for selling and EGP 20 for buying, at EGP 6,290 for selling and EGP 6,250 for buying, compared with EGP 6,310 and EGP 6,270 yesterday.

24-karat: down EGP 20 for selling and EGP 20 for buying, at EGP 7,190 for selling and EGP 7,145 for buying, compared with EGP 7,210 and EGP 7,165 yesterday.

18-karat: down EGP 20 for selling and EGP 20 for buying, at EGP 5,390 for selling and EGP 5,355 for buying, compared with EGP 5,410 and EGP 5,375 yesterday.

14-karat: down EGP 10 for selling and EGP 15 for buying, at EGP 4,195 for selling and EGP 4,165 for buying, compared with EGP 4,205 and EGP 4,180 yesterday.

Gold pound: down EGP 160 for selling and EGP 160 for buying, at EGP 50,320 for selling and EGP 50,000 for buying, compared with EGP 50,480 and EGP 50,160 yesterday.

Ounce in Egyptian pounds: down EGP 710 for selling and EGP 710 for buying, at EGP 223,590 for selling and EGP 222,170 for buying, compared with EGP 224,300 and EGP 222,880 yesterday.

Global ounce in US dollars: down about USD 71.86 at USD 4,019.29, compared with USD 4,091.15 yesterday.

Market drivers

Today's local decline in gold prices followed a drop in the ounce price on the global exchange, as gold moved with US interest-rate expectations and global investment demand for safe havens.

The prices above are for raw gold. Final prices of gold jewelry for consumers vary from one jeweler to another, depending on the workmanship fee, hallmark stamp and design added to each gram.