Gold prices fell in the local market on Saturday, 24 October 2026, compared with Friday's levels. The selling price of a gram of 21-karat gold dropped by about EGP 5 to EGP 6,285, with a buying price of EGP 6,255, while the ounce slipped globally to about USD 3,993.61.

Gold prices in Egypt today (Saturday, 24-10-2026)

24-karatEGP 7,185EGP 7,150
21-karatEGP 6,285EGP 6,255
18-karatEGP 5,385EGP 5,360
14-karatEGP 4,190EGP 4,170
Gold poundEGP 50,280EGP 50,040
Ounce (EGP)EGP 223,410EGP 222,345
Ounce (USD)USD 3,993.61—

Gold prices today vs yesterday

21-karat: The selling price fell by EGP 5 to EGP 6,285, from EGP 6,290 yesterday, while the buying price fell by EGP 5 to EGP 6,255, compared with EGP 6,250 yesterday, according to the published prices.

24-karat: The selling price fell by EGP 5 to EGP 7,185, from EGP 7,190 yesterday, while the buying price rose by EGP 5 to EGP 7,150, from EGP 7,145 yesterday.

18-karat: The selling price fell by EGP 5 to EGP 5,385, from EGP 5,390 yesterday, while the buying price rose by EGP 5 to EGP 5,360, from EGP 5,355 yesterday.

14-karat: The selling price fell by EGP 5 to EGP 4,190, from EGP 4,195 yesterday, while the buying price rose by EGP 5 to EGP 4,170, from EGP 4,165 yesterday.

Gold pound: The selling price fell by EGP 40 to EGP 50,280, from EGP 50,320 yesterday, while the buying price rose by EGP 40 to EGP 50,040, from EGP 50,000 yesterday.

Ounce in Egyptian pounds: The selling price fell by EGP 180 to EGP 223,410, from EGP 223,590 yesterday, while the buying price rose by EGP 175 to EGP 222,345, from EGP 222,170 yesterday.

Global ounce in US dollars: Down by about USD 25.68 to USD 3,993.61, from USD 4,019.29 yesterday.

Factors affecting gold prices

Local gold prices are driven by the movement of the ounce in global markets, the Egyptian pound's exchange rate against the dollar, and supply and demand in the local market, as well as developments in global interest rates and investment demand for the precious metal.

The prices above are for raw gold and exclude workmanship (making charges) and hallmarking fees. Final prices for gold jewellery vary from one goldsmith to another depending on workmanship and design.