Wednesday 21/January/2026 – 10:45 PM
Balance of payments data issued by… Central Bank Al-Masry for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025/2026 stated that the net investments of foreigners in Egyptian government securities, represented by treasury bills and bonds, recorded about $1.8 billion during the period from July to September 2025, in a positive shift compared to the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year, which witnessed net exits of foreigners worth $384.7 million.
Foreigners pump $1.8 billion into treasury bills and bonds during the first quarter of 2025/2026
The report explained that this improvement reflects increased confidence by foreign investors in Egyptian government debt instruments, in light of monetary and financial policies aimed at enhancing economic stability and attracting capital flows, despite the challenges witnessed by global markets.
In the same context, the balance of payments statement indicated that Egypt received foreign exchange inflows from five official sources with a total value of about $30.84 billion during the first quarter of the current fiscal year, achieving an annual increase of 19.4% compared to the same period of the last fiscal year.
According to the data, official sources of cash flows included remittances from Egyptians working abroad, tourism sector revenues, Suez Canal revenues, and export proceeds, in addition to foreign direct investments, which together represent the basic pillars of providing foreign exchange and supporting the balance of payments.
Exports during the reporting period recorded approximately $11.1 billion, accounting for approximately 36% of total foreign cash flows, which reflects the improved performance of the export sector and its role in supporting the country’s hard currency resources.
Remittances from Egyptians working abroad amounted to about $10.8 billion, contributing about 35% of total flows, remaining one of the most important sources of foreign exchange for the Egyptian economy and a major supporter of financial stability during the reporting period.
