Gold prices rose on the local market in trading on Monday, 26 October 2026, compared with Sunday's levels. The price of a gram of 21-karat gold increased by about EGP 10 on the sell side, reaching EGP 6,290 to sell and EGP 6,250 to buy, while the ounce stood at about USD 4,008.5 globally.

Gold Prices in Egypt Today (Monday 26-10-2026)

24-karatEGP 7,190EGP 7,145
21-karatEGP 6,290EGP 6,250
18-karatEGP 5,390EGP 5,355
14-karatEGP 4,195EGP 4,165
Gold poundEGP 50,320EGP 50,000
Ounce (EGP)EGP 223,590EGP 222,170
Ounce (USD)USD 4,008.5—

Gold Prices Today vs Yesterday

  • 21-karat: the sell price rose by EGP 10 to EGP 6,290, from EGP 6,280 on Sunday, while the buy price rose by EGP 10 to EGP 6,250, from EGP 6,240 yesterday.

  • 24-karat: the sell price rose by EGP 15 to EGP 7,190, from EGP 7,175 yesterday, while the buy price rose by EGP 15 to EGP 7,145, from EGP 7,130 yesterday.

  • 18-karat: the sell price rose by EGP 5 to EGP 5,390, from EGP 5,385 yesterday, while the buy price rose by EGP 5 to EGP 5,355, from EGP 5,350 yesterday.

  • 14-karat: the sell price rose by EGP 10 to EGP 4,195, from EGP 4,185 yesterday, while the buy price rose by EGP 5 to EGP 4,165, from EGP 4,160 yesterday.

  • Gold pound: the sell price rose by EGP 80 to EGP 50,320, from EGP 50,240 yesterday, while the buy price rose by EGP 80 to EGP 50,000, from EGP 49,920 yesterday.

  • Ounce in Egyptian pounds: the sell price rose by EGP 355 to EGP 223,590, from EGP 223,235 yesterday, while the buy price rose by EGP 360 to EGP 222,170, from EGP 221,810 yesterday.

  • Global ounce in US dollars: about USD 4,008.5, compared with USD 3,993.62 yesterday, an increase of USD 14.88.

Factors Affecting Gold Prices

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

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