Gold Price Today in Egypt
Today's Gold Prices in Egypt - All Karats Live
The following are raw gram prices for the gold price in Egypt (before making charges), showing the sell price (what you pay when buying) and the buy price (what you get when selling to a shop).
| Karat | Buy Price | Sell Price | Daily Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24k | 7,183.89 EGP | 7,209.03 EGP | ▲ 2.88 (+0.04%) |
| 22k | 6,585.23 EGP | 6,608.28 EGP | ▲ 2.64 (+0.04%) |
| 21k | 6,285.90 EGP | 6,307.90 EGP | ▲ 2.52 (+0.04%) |
| 18k | 5,387.92 EGP | 5,406.78 EGP | ▲ 2.16 (+0.04%) |
| Ounce | 223,444.12 EGP | 224,226.06 EGP | ▲ 89.65 (+0.04%) |
| Gold Pound | 50,287.20 EGP | 50,463.20 EGP | ▲ 20.18 (+0.04%) |
Last updated: 03:55 - 12 September 2026
Gold Performance in Egypt Over Last Year
Gap Between Gold Price in Egypt and the Global Price
The table below shows the difference between the displayed local price and the raw global spot price for the same quantity in USD. This is a different indicator from the shop-level "buy/sell spread," since it compares the local price to the pure global price rather than yesterday's price.
| Karat | Local Price | Global Equivalent | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24k | 7,209.03 EGP | 7,183.89 EGP | +25.14 EGP |
| 22k | 6,608.28 EGP | 6,585.23 EGP | +23.05 EGP |
| 21k | 6,307.90 EGP | 6,285.90 EGP | +22.00 EGP |
| 18k | 5,406.78 EGP | 5,387.92 EGP | +18.86 EGP |
Popular Bullion Bars in Egypt
| Bar | Weight (g) | Price |
|---|---|---|
| BTC 1g | 1 | 7,389.26 EGP |
| BTC 5g | 5 | 36,766.05 EGP |
| BTC 10g | 10 | 73,387.93 EGP |
| BTC 50g | 50 | 365,858.27 EGP |
Gold Performance in Egypt - Long Term
Gold Price Performance in Egypt (% Annual Change)
| Year | Annual Change |
|---|---|
| 2026 | +0.9% |
| 2025 | +56.1% |
| 2024 | +109.4% |
| 2023 | +42.0% |
| 2022 | +56.9% |
| 2021 | -3.5% |
| 2020 | +22.3% |
| 2019 | +6.5% |
| 2018 | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +8.1% |
| 2016 | — |
Terms Worth Knowing Before You Buy Gold
- What is a troy ounce?
- The troy ounce is the standard global unit used in gold trading on every exchange worldwide, and it equals exactly 31.1035 grams.
- What is the difference between buy and sell price?
- The sell price is what you pay when acquiring gold from a shop, while the buy price is what you receive when selling your jewelry back to the same shop, with the gap representing the dealer's margin.
- What does the karat number mean?
- The karat number indicates the proportion of pure gold in a piece out of 24 parts, so 21k means 21 parts pure gold out of 24, or 87.5% purity.
Market Analysis
Gold prices in the Egyptian market are closely tied to the US Dollar exchange rate against the Pound. A weaker local currency directly raises the cost of imported gold, even when the global ounce price remains unchanged.
Unlike most global markets that favor 18k or 24k gold, 21k has been the dominant standard in Egypt for decades, valued for striking a practical balance between purity and the durability needed for everyday jewelry.
The gold pound coin, composed of eight grams of 21k gold, is a deeply rooted unit in social occasions such as engagements and weddings, and its market price often differs slightly from the sum of its component grams due to minting and finishing costs.
Retail markups vary between shops based on location, reputation, and piece size, while the buyback price a shop offers for used jewelry typically reflects a more accurate net metal value, stripped of retail profit margins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the gold price differ between shops on the same day?
The difference mainly comes from each shop's own making charge, which depends on manufacturing cost, reputation, and location, not from any variation in the raw metal price itself.
Does the displayed gram price include hallmarking fees?
No, official hallmarking fees and making charges are added separately at the point of sale; the prices shown here represent the raw metal value only.
What is the difference between the buy and sell price?
The sell price is what a customer pays when acquiring gold, while the buy price is what they receive when selling jewelry back to a shop, with the gap representing the dealer's margin.