Gold Prices in Egypt Await Saturday Trading After Week-End Gains
Egypt’s local gold market is set to begin trading at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2026, following a continued upward trend in gold prices that persisted until the close of trading on Friday.
Before the end of Friday’s session, the price of a gold pound (21-karat) reached EGP 49,280. This price reflects the value of raw gold only, excluding workmanship fees, taxes, or stamp duties. The gold pound weighs 8 grams of 21-karat gold.
Gold Prices in Egypt (Selling Prices)
As of Friday’s close, gold prices in the local market stood as follows:
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24-karat gold: EGP 7,040 per gram
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21-karat gold: EGP 6,160 per gram
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18-karat gold: EGP 5,280 per gram
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14-karat gold: EGP 4,106 per gram
Gold Prices in Egypt (Buying Prices)
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24-karat gold: EGP 7,005 per gram
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21-karat gold: EGP 6,130 per gram
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18-karat gold: EGP 5,254 per gram
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14-karat gold: EGP 4,086 per gram
The latest price movements reflect sustained momentum in the local gold market, amid continued monitoring by traders and consumers ahead of the new trading session.