# Egypt foreign exchange and economic stability trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/egypt-foreign-exchange-and-remittance-trends
> Updated: 2026-09-27T11:46:18.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 3.

Egypt has experienced a significant increase in foreign exchange inflows, driven largely by rising remittances from citizens working abroad. Data from the Central Bank of Egypt indicates that remittances reached approximately $29.7 billion between January and July 2026, a 28.1% increase compared to the same period in 2025. This growth is linked to the return of capital to official banking channels following exchange rate reforms implemented in March 2024.

Specific monthly trends show consistent growth, with July 2026 remittances totaling roughly $4.5 billion, representing a 20% year-on-year increase. For the 2025/2026 fiscal year, total remittances rose by 29.6% to approximately $47.3 billion. Alongside these trends, Egypt’s foreign exchange reserves reached a record $57.21 billion in August 2026.

In late September 2026, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with Central Bank Governor Hassan Abdalla to discuss economic priorities, specifically focusing on inflation reduction and increasing foreign currency inflows. Parallel to these financial discussions, the government is addressing food security and national economic stability. The Ministry of Supply is currently reviewing the subsidized bread system, ensuring flour supplies to bakeries, and maintaining strategic reserves of essential commodities. Additionally, officials are auditing subsidy card data to ensure aid reaches eligible citizens and are implementing price reduction initiatives for various goods.

## Claims

- Mostafa Madbouly met with Minister of Supply Sherif Farouk to review bread and food commodity systems. (single source)
- The Ministry of Supply is working to ensure the availability of flour for bakeries and the stability of essential goods. (single source)
- The Ministry is reviewing and auditing subsidy data to improve the efficiency of the support system. (single source)
- Remittances from Egyptians working abroad increased by 28.1% between January and July 2026. (single source)
- Remittances reached approximately $29.7 billion during the January to July 2026 period. (single source)
- July 2026 remittances rose by 20% to $4.5 billion compared to $3.8 billion in July 2025. (single source)
- The Ministry is reviewing and auditing subsidy card data to improve system efficiency. (single source)
- Remittances from Egyptians working abroad rose by 28.1% between January and July 2026. (single source)
- July 2026 remittances increased by 20% compared to July 2025, reaching $4.5 billion. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-27: Egypt officials review food security and economic stability

Egyptian officials are focusing on food security and economic stability, noting a 28.1% rise in overseas remittances to $29.7 billion through July 2026.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/egypt-officials-review-food-security-and-economic-stability

### 2026-09-22: Egypt remittances reach $29.7 billion through July 2026

Remittances from Egyptians working abroad rose 28.1% to $29.7 billion in the first seven months of 2026, according to the Central Bank of Egypt.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/egypt-remittances-reach-297-billion-through-july-2026

### 2026-09-20: Egypt foreign exchange and remittance trends

Egyptian remittances from abroad rose 28.1% to $29.7 billion in early 2026, while foreign exchange reserves hit a record $57.21 billion and currency rates show recent fluctuations.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gulf-stock-markets-decline-following-houthi-strikes-in-riyadh

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