Egypt has witnessed a substantial increase in the registration of movable assets, with a 17.7% surge to reach approximately 4.32 trillion Egyptian Pounds (EGP) by the end of June 2026. This growth is compared to 3.67 trillion EGP recorded at the end of June 2025, as reported by the Egyptian Financial Regulatory Authority's periodic performance report for the second quarter of 2026. The report highlights a significant rise in the number of registered movable assets.
The total number of registered movable assets has reached 275,000 by the end of June 2026, marking a 23.1% increase from 223,000 recorded at the end of June 2025. This growth indicates a heightened activity in the registration of movable assets across various sectors. The classification of registered movable assets by type of entity reveals that banks continue to dominate the market.
Banks maintain their leading position, accounting for 83.4% of the total number of contracts registered by the end of June 2026. Consumer finance companies follow in the second position with 9.2%, while retail companies occupy the third spot with 4.1%. Leasing finance companies rank fourth with 1.9%, and other sectors and entities account for 1.4% of the total registered movable assets.
In terms of the value of registered movable assets by type of entity, banks assert their stronghold with a market share of 94.86% of the total value of movable assets registered by the end of June 2026. This dominance underscores the significant role of banks in Egypt's financial sector. Leasing finance companies secure the second position with a 2.62% share.
International finance entities rank third with 1.86%, followed by other sectors and entities with 0.39%. Factoring companies account for 0.27% of the total value of movable assets registered. The data suggests a concentrated market with banks playing a pivotal role in Egypt's movable assets registry.
The substantial growth in both the number and value of registered movable assets reflects an increased confidence in Egypt's financial regulatory framework. It also indicates a greater willingness among entities to utilize the registry for securing transactions. The Egyptian Financial Regulatory Authority's efforts to enhance transparency and efficiency in the registration process may have contributed to this growth.
As Egypt continues to develop its financial infrastructure, the movable assets registry is likely to play a crucial role in facilitating economic transactions. The concentration of market share among banks and other financial entities suggests areas for potential growth and diversification. The Egyptian Financial Regulatory Authority's periodic reports will be closely watched for insights into the evolving landscape of movable assets in Egypt.
Key points
- Egypt's movable assets registry grows 17.7% to 4.32 trillion EGP by June 2026.
- Banks dominate the market with 83.4% of total contracts and 94.86% of total value.
- The number of registered movable assets increases 23.1% to 275,000 by June 2026.
