Egypt’s net international reserves at the Central Bank of Egypt hit an unprecedented historic level, reaching $49.251 billion by the end of August 2025, according to official data released Sunday.
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This represents an increase of approximately $214.7 million from the end of July 2025, when reserves stood at $49.036 billion—a monthly rise of about 0.44%. This milestone marks a new peak following a series of positive inflows throughout 2025.
Sources of Record Reserves
The growth in foreign reserves is attributed to the accumulation of several sources of foreign currency over recent months, most notably record remittances from Egyptians working abroad during the 2024–2025 fiscal year, which totaled around $36.5 billion according to the Central Bank.
Other contributing factors include a significant improvement in tourism revenues, foreign direct investment inflows, increased export proceeds, and multilateral and bilateral financing lines, all of which strengthened the bank’s net foreign assets and eased pressures on the balance of payments during the last two quarters.
Egypt’s foreign reserves have been on an upward trajectory since early 2024, supported by strong sovereign wealth fund investments, financing agreements with international institutions, and notable increases in Suez Canal revenues and commodity exports.
In March 2025, reserves surpassed $48 billion for the first time in over a decade, continuing to rise gradually to reach the current historic level.
This increase helps reduce inflationary pressures, enhances Egypt’s ability to negotiate future financing programs on more flexible terms, and strengthens the position of the Egyptian economy as one of the most capable emerging markets in attracting foreign direct investment and maintaining long-term financial stability.
