Egypt Gold Prices Dip on Monday, July 13, 2026; 21-Karat Drops to EGP 5,830
Gold prices in the domestic market recorded a decline during Monday's trading session, July 13, 2026, driven by a downward shift across all major carats. The price of 21-karat gold—the benchmark and most heavily traded carat in the Egyptian retail market—slid to EGP 5,830 per gram for sale and EGP 5,810 for purchase.
Gold Prices Breakdown
The following table details the updated purchase and sale prices for various gold carats, the gold pound, and the local ounce in the Egyptian market today:
Item / CaratPurchase Price (EGP)Sale Price (EGP)
24-Karat Gold6,6626,640
21-Karat Gold5,8105,830
18-Karat Gold4,9974,980
14-Karat Gold3,8863,873
Gold Pound46,64046,480
Local Ounce207,214206,504
Global Exchange and Silver Prices
On the international front, the global gold ounce traded at EGP 5,800 for purchase and EGP 5,750 for sale. Concurrently, the domestic price of a gram of silver maintained its steady position, recording EGP 100 for purchase and EGP 99 for sale.
Gold pricing dynamics in the Egyptian market continue to undergo frequent intraday adjustments. These movements remain closely tethered to global commodity exchange fluctuations, shifts in the US dollar exchange rate, and the changing volumes of supply and demand across domestic jewelry and bullion markets.














