Gold price today in Egypt

All karat and bullion prices in Pound

What is the gold price per gram today in Egypt?

The price of 21K gold per gram in Egypt today is approximately 5,967 EGP, and 24K is approximately 6,820 EGP. Prices are updated in real-time, excluding making charges.

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6,820
/ gram
+240 (+3.64%) Significant increase
High today
6,870
Low today
6,688
Average
6,779
Global ounce 🌍
4,136.66$
Last update: 10:08 PM in timezone Cairo

Gold prices today in Egypt by carat

Carat Price
24 Karat Gold Price 6,820 Pound
22 Karat Gold Price 6,251 Pound
21 Karat Gold Price 5,967 Pound
18 Karat Gold Price 5,115 Pound

Gold prices in Egypt start today at 6,819.57 Pound per gram for 24 karat and step down to 5,114.68 Pound for 18 karat — a spread of 1,704.89 Pound per gram between the highest and lowest karats.

Gold prices today in Egypt — buy and sell

The price of used gold sold today in Egypt differs from the raw price depending on the transaction type. When selling used gold to shops in Egypt, it is purchased at a price lower than the raw price with a discount ranging from 40.00–160.00 Pound depending on the karat and condition, to cover testing, cleaning, and re-manufacturing costs. Use the Gold selling calculator to calculate your expected selling price accurately.

When buying new gold in Egypt from shops, making charges are added to the raw price (covering craftsmanship, design, labor, factory profit, and overhead, ranging from 120.00–300.00 Pound/gram depending on karat and design), in addition to VAT 14% for karats below 24. Use the Gold buying calculator to calculate the total buying cost.

Carat Sell used Buy new Tax 14%
22 Karat
21 Karat
18 Karat

Important notes

Sell used: Estimated price when selling your gold to shops (raw price − discount 40.00–160.00 Pound depending on karat and condition)

Buy new: Total price = (raw price + making charges) + tax 14%

Making charges vary by design and weight (120.00–300.00 Pound/gram)

These are approximate prices and may vary between shops

What are making charges in gold?

Making charges are the additional cost added to the raw gold price for manufacturing and design, covering craftsmanship, labor, factory profit, and overhead.

Example: 21 Karat = raw price (5,967.12 Pound) + making charges (150.00 Pound) = 6,117.12 Pound + tax 14% =

Value-added tax on gold

Raw gold price is exempt from tax, but it applies to manufacturing fees 14%.

Gold price chart in Egypt

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Gold bullion prices today in Egypt

Weight Carat Price
0.25 gram 24K 1,719 Pound
0.5 gram 24K 3,438 Pound
1 gram 24K 7,030 Pound
Quarter Pound (2 gram) 21K 12,078 Pound
2.5 gram 24K 17,191 Pound
Half Pound (4 gram) 21K 24,142 Pound
5 gram 24K 34,582 Pound
Pound (8 gram) 21K 48,239 Pound
10 gram 24K 69,131 Pound
1/2 oz (15.55 gram) 24K 106,931 Pound
20 gram 24K 138,215 Pound
1 oz (31.1 gram) 24K 213,861 Pound
50 gram 24K 345,368 Pound
100 gram 24K 689,937 Pound
250 gram 24K 1,712,929 Pound
500 gram 24K 3,425,802 Pound
Kilo (1000 gram) 24K 6,849,267 Pound

Egypt offers 17 different bullion weights today, ranging from 0.25 gram at 1,719 Pound up to 1000 gram at 6,849,267 Pound.

Per-gram cost inside the largest bar (1000 gram) is roughly 6,849.27 Pound, compared with 6,876.56 Pound in the smallest bar (0.25 gram).

The troy ounce (31.1 g) is priced today at 213,861.32 Pound.

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Gold price movement summary: Egypt

Gold price movement summary:

A gram of 24K gold trades today in Egypt at around 6,820 Pound, up 3.64% from yesterday's close at 6,580 Pound. This comes as the global troy ounce trades at 4,136.66 USD, equivalent to roughly 212,206 Pound at the current exchange rate. Today's price is the highest in 30 days (since 23/06/2026), driven by a 1.13% drop in the global gold price and a 3.18% weakening of the Pound over the same period.

Today's market summary

  • Today's volatility: ±2.68% — High — the market is moving sharply today
  • Compared with the 7-day average: Today's price is 4.11% above the 7-day average (+269.43) 7-day average: 6,550.14
  • Position within the last 30 days' range: Price sits in the upper half (100%) of the monthly range Range: from 6,476.54 to 6,688.42

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Notice: Prices shown for informational purposes only. Verify prices with authorized gold shops.

Frequently asked questions about gold price

When is the gold price updated?
The gold price on our site is automatically updated every minute from global markets.
What's the difference between bullion and jewelry?
Gold bullion is usually 24-carat (99.9% pure) and may be exempt from VAT. Jewelry contains making charges added to the raw gold price.
Is the gold price uniform throughout Egypt?
There may be slight price variations between cities due to differences in supply and demand, operating costs, and profit margins at gold shops.
How is the gold price determined daily?
The local gold price is determined based on the global ounce price (London Fix) and the USD exchange rate against the local currency. Prices are updated every minute during market trading hours.
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What's the difference between buy and sell prices?
Sell price is what you sell to the trader for. Buy price is what you pay to buy from the trader. The difference covers the trader's commission.
Is there a tax on buying gold in Egypt?
Yes, VAT of 14% applies on making charges only. The raw gold price is exempt. 24-karat bullion is fully VAT-exempt.
How is the purchase price calculated with tax?
Purchase price = raw gram price + (making charges × 1.14). Tax applies on making charges only. Example: 21 karat = 5,967 + (60 × 1.14) = 6,036 Pound. See the buy/sell price table.
Why is used gold sell price lower than raw price?
When selling used gold to a dealer, an amount (40–160 Pound depending on karat) is deducted to cover testing, cleaning, and re-manufacturing costs, plus the dealer's margin. See the buy/sell table for details.
What are making charges in gold and why do they vary?
Making charges are the additional cost added to raw gold price for jewelry, covering craftsmanship, design, labor, factory profit, and overhead. They vary by karat and design (120–300 Pound/gram). See the buy/sell table for full details.