Egypt’s Net Foreign Reserves Rise to $52.59 Billion by End of January

Egypt’s net foreign reserves increased to $52.59 billion at the end of January 2026, up from $51.452 billion in December 2025, marking a monthly rise of $1.14 billion, according to data released by the Central Bank of Egypt.

The improvement in Egypt’s net foreign reserves reflects sustained foreign currency inflows and ongoing efforts to strengthen financial stability and the country’s ability to meet external obligations.

Money Supply Expansion

Central bank data also showed that broad money supply (M2) rose by 20.5% year-on-year in December, reaching approximately EGP 14.02 trillion (around $298.74 billion), compared with EGP 11.63 trillion in December 2024.

The growth in liquidity coincides with the rise in Egypt’s net foreign reserves, signaling coordinated monetary and financial measures aimed at supporting economic activity and maintaining market balance.

Key Sources of Foreign Currency

Egypt relies on several major sources to boost its reserves, including remittances from Egyptians working abroad, tourism revenues, Suez Canal proceeds, foreign direct investment, and foreign investments in government debt instruments.

The central bank recently reported record remittance inflows between January and November 2025, up 42.5% year-on-year to about $37.5 billion, providing significant support to Egypt’s net foreign reserves and overall macroeconomic stability.