Cairo Airport Customs Auction Sells 28 Used Cars for EGP 11.6 Million

EGP 11,637,500. That's the total Cairo Airport Customs collected from selling 28 used-car lots at a public auction held on October 1, 2026. The official figures were finally released by the General Administration of Neglected Goods and Customs Sales, revealing that the full auction took in EGP 14,193,500 once 11 merchandise lots were added to the tally.

Inside the used car auction details

The session was organized jointly by Cairo Customs, the passenger inspection office at Cairo Airport. The General Authority for Government Services. It took place at the Sports Civilizations Club hall on Salah Salem Street, opposite Ain El-Sira traffic department. A total of 151 lots of neglected and stagnant cars and goods stored at Egyptian ports went under the hammer. The goal was straightforward: clear idle inventory and free up customs storage space. Only 39 of those lots found buyers.

Why this auction matters for used car shoppers

Customs auctions offer a genuine opportunity for buyers hunting below-market prices. Vehicles flagged as neglected undergo technical inspection before sale, and the buyer receives official paperwork allowing registration. Yet the modest number sold — just 28 cars — suggests demand wasn't as strong as expected. Current market conditions are squeezing buyers, especially with rising Toyota and Hyundai prices in the second-hand segment.

Merchandise lots complete the picture

Eleven merchandise lots sold for EGP 2,556,000. Neglected goods at customs follow a similar sale mechanism, covering various categories beyond just auto parts. The auction's grand total reached EGP 14,193,500 from only 39 lots. These numbers reflect the sheer volume of stagnant inventory sitting in Egyptian ports and raise questions about the fate of the 112 lots that went unsold.

What it means for the Cairo car market

Used cars sold through customs auctions enter the market at competitive prices. Twenty-eight vehicles may seem like a small figure in a market of millions, but they represent a direct injection into supply. As prices continue to climb in Egypt, more buyers could turn to these auctions. Much depends on vehicle quality and how smoothly the registration process runs after purchase. The October 1, 2026 session will serve as a benchmark for future rounds.

The final score: 151 lots offered. 39 sold. And EGP 14.2 million into state coffers. The numbers speak plainly, and the market awaits the next auction.