Egypt Gold Prices Surge on Sunday, July 12, 2026; 21-Karat Reaches EGP 5,850
Gold prices in the domestic market sustained their upward momentum during Sunday's trading session, July 12, 2026. The surge is backed by rising global exchange rates and an increase in local demand, driving 21-karat gold—the most widely traded carat in the Egyptian market—to EGP 5,850 per gram for sale and EGP 5,830 for purchase.
Gold Prices Breakdown
The following table outlines the 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 Gold6,6856,662
21-Karat Gold5,8305,850
18-Karat Gold5,0144,997
14-Karat Gold3,9003,886
Gold Pound46,80046,640
Local Ounce207,925207,214
Global Trends and Silver Prices
On the international front, the global gold ounce recorded approximately $5,800 for purchase and $5,750 for sale. Concurrently, the price of a gram of silver in the domestic market reached EGP 100 for purchase and EGP 99 for sale.
Gold prices in Egypt remain subject to continuous fluctuations throughout the day, heavily dictated by changing price dynamics on international commodity exchanges, the US dollar exchange rate, and local supply and demand factors.