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Gold prices in the Egyptian domestic market extended their downward trend during Tuesday's trading session, July 14, 2026. The decline mirrors a parallel softening in global precious metal markets, causing 21-karat gold—the most popular and widely traded benchmark in Egypt—to drop to EGP 5,800 per gram for purchase and EGP 5,750 for sale.

Gold and Precious Metals Price Breakdown

The following table provides the latest purchase and sale rates for various gold carats, the gold pound, and the local ounce in Egypt today:

Item / CaratPurchase Price (EGP)Sale Price (EGP)

24-Karat Gold6,6286,605

21-Karat Gold5,8005,750

18-Karat Gold4,9714,954

14-Karat Gold3,8663,853

Gold Pound46,40046,240

Local Ounce206,148205,437

Exchange-Traded Gold & Silver Rates

Additionally, the "Bourse 21" (exchange-traded 21-karat gold) was recorded at EGP 5,800 for purchase and EGP 5,750 for sale, mirroring the physical retail spot rate. Meanwhile, physical silver maintained its price floor in local trading, registering EGP 100 for purchase and EGP 99 for sale.

Local market analysts note that the current correction is heavily influenced by the dual impact of international commodity exchange trends and the relative stability of the US dollar exchange rate. Investors and retailers alike continue to monitor these key variables, alongside local consumer demand levels, to gauge the metal's next directional move.