Cairo Airport Customs Auction Closes With 20 Lots Sold for EGP 13.7 Million

The General Authority for Governmental Services in Egypt wrapped up its latest public auction on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at the Civilization Club hall on Salah Salem Street in front of Ein El-Sira traffic office. A total of 118 lots of used cars and assorted abandoned goods stored in customs warehouses were offered, yet only 20 lots found buyers by the end of the session. Sales revenue hit EGP 13.742 million, with 17 car lots alone bringing in EGP 11.3445 million.

What Cars Were Up for Grabs at the Cairo Airport Customs Auction?

The bidding sheet read like a who's who of global automakers — and the list was far from limited to one segment. Participants could chase full-size SUVs, sedans, pickup trucks, tractor heads, trailers, or refrigerated trucks. Names like Jeep Grand Cherokee, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan Patrol, Range Rover. Toyota Land Cruiser drew obvious attention.

Compact and midsize offerings were present too. Mazda 3, Chevrolet, Mitsubishi, Kia Sportage, Ford, Chrysler, Audi Q5, Porsche Cayenne, BMW X5, Cadillac Escalade, Geely, Dodge Durango, Suzuki, and Hyundai Tucson all appeared on the roster. The common denominator? Every single lot was sold in its existing condition — no warranties, no prep, no hidden promises.

Behind the Scenes: Why Customs Auctions Keep Growing in Egypt

These auctions are organized by the General Administration for Abandoned Goods and Customs Sales at Cairo and Safaga Customs, operating under the umbrella of Egypt's customs authority. Vehicles that remain uncleared in customs yards beyond the legal timeframe are classified as abandoned, then handed over to public auction to clear congested storage space. It's a mechanism designed to protect state revenues and ensure the flow of goods through Egypt's ports — but for ordinary buyers, it's become something else entirely: a shot at owning a car at a fraction of its street value.

Numbers tell the story clearly. The winning bids for 17 vehicles reached EGP 11.344 million, while three general-merchandise lots added EGP 2.3975 million to the treasury. Big SUVs dominated buyer interest this session, with Land Rover, Mercedes, Nissan. GMC units among the final hammer falls. Those results mirror a broader trend across Egypt's second-hand market, where auction prices consistently undercut dealer listings by 20% to 40% — a gap that matters more as new car prices keep climbing amid currency fluctuations.

The upcoming months are set to keep this momentum alive. With more vehicles accumulating daily in customs yards, similar sessions are expected to be scheduled across Cairo and regional ports. Buyers who missed this round can take some comfort — these auctions run on a rolling basis. The next catalogue may well include the very model they passed on this time.