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Gold prices in Egypt surge toward EGP 7,000

Businessmen Team reports 26 January 2026 10:29 AM
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Gold prices in Egypt surge toward EGP 7,000

Gold prices in Egypt have seen sharp volatility so far in January, driven by fluctuations in global gold markets. Prices have generally trended upward for most of the period since the beginning of the new year.

The year began with 21 karat gold, the most widely traded locally, priced at EGP 5,865 per gram. Within the first five days, the price rose to EGP 5,995 per gram on January 6. Over the following five days, gains were very limited, with prices reaching EGP 6,040 per gram.

During the following week, prices resumed their upward movement, rising by EGP 115 to record EGP 6,155 per gram for 21 karat gold. The next day saw a faster pace of increase, with prices climbing to EGP 6,240 per gram, reflecting a rapid response to gains in global markets. Within just two days, prices rose by nearly EGP 300 per gram, reaching EGP 6,525.

The next day marked the first decline in the price of 21 karat gold, although the drop was limited. Prices eased to EGP 6,470 per gram amid optimism about a potential pullback.

Prices rebounded the following day, surging to EGP 6,600 per gram in a sudden and unexpected jump of more than EGP 100 in a single day.

On January 24, prices continued to rise, reaching EGP 6,680 per gram. After a very limited decline in gold prices yesterday, prices rose again this morning, with 21 karat gold recording EGP 6,800 per gram, signaling a clear move toward the EGP 7,000 level.