Egypt’s foreign exchange reserves rose to USD 52.59 billion in January 2026, up from USD 51.45 billion in December 2025, according to data updated on 5 February 2026. The increase marks a continued build-up of external buffers at the start of the new year.
The January figure reflects a month-on-month gain of USD 1.14 billion in reserves, underscoring an improvement in Egypt’s external position. While detailed drivers of the rise were not provided, the higher reserves level potentially enhances the country’s capacity to manage external shocks and meet foreign currency obligations.
With foreign reserves above the USD 52 billion mark, markets will be watching upcoming monthly data closely to assess whether this upward trend can be sustained in the face of global financial and trade conditions.
