Net foreign assets (NFA) of Egypt’s banking sector, including the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) and commercial banks, rose to around $25.5 billion (EGP 1.216 trillion) in December, up from nearly $23.8 billion in the previous month, according to official data.
The increase was supported by higher net foreign assets at commercial banks operating in the country, which climbed to about $12.4 billion in December, compared with $11.8 billion in November 2025.
At the central bank level, net foreign assets reached approximately $13.3 billion in December, marking an increase from $11.9 billion recorded in November.
Net foreign assets represent the difference between the banking sector’s claims on non-residents and its liabilities to the same category, and are considered a key indicator of external liquidity and foreign currency strength within the financial system.
Data also showed that by the end of last year, the Central Bank of Egypt’s total foreign assets stood at around $50.6 billion, reflecting improved foreign currency buffers amid broader economic and financial reforms.