Afreximbank tops Africa’s loan market with 23% share in 2025

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has emerged as the leading arranger of loans in Africa, capturing more than 23 percent of the continent’s loan market in 2025.

The bank secured the top position as Mandated Lead Arranger and Bookrunner in the 2025 Africa Borrower Loans League Tables released by Bloomberg, highlighting its expanding role in financing major projects and mobilising capital across the continent.

Afreximbank leads loan arrangement rankings

According to a statement issued by the bank, Afreximbank recorded a 23.65 percent market share as Mandated Lead Arranger after executing 20 transactions during the review period.

The rankings also show that the bank held a 21.66 percent share as Bookrunner, completing 14 deals and strengthening its position as a key player in arranging debt financing for African governments and businesses.

In addition, Afreximbank ranked third as an administrative agent with a 13.92 percent market share across 13 transactions.

Bloomberg noted that the Africa Borrower Loans League Tables form part of its broader Capital Markets League Tables, which track the performance of institutions involved in loans, bonds, equity deals, and mergers and acquisitions across global markets.

Oil and gas deals dominate transactions

The bank said most of the syndicated deals arranged during the period were concentrated in the oil and gas sector, reflecting ongoing efforts to address Africa’s financing gap in critical industries.

Haytham Elmaayergi, executive vice president of Global Trade Bank at Afreximbank, said the ranking demonstrates the strength and dedication of the bank’s team.

He noted that the recognition underscores Afreximbank’s continued commitment to facilitating capital flows and driving economic growth across the continent.

Elmaayergi added that the bank intends to keep leveraging its position in African financial markets to support high-impact investments and mobilise funding for strategic sectors.

The latest ranking also extends Afreximbank’s consistent performance in Bloomberg’s league tables in recent years, reinforcing its reputation as one of Africa’s leading financial institutions supporting trade and large-scale development projects.

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