THE African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has solidified its position as the continent’s leading financial powerhouse, securing the top spot in the 2025 Bloomberg Africa Borrower Loans League Tables.
In results released last week, the Cairo-headquartered multilateral institution was ranked Number 1 as both Mandated Lead Arranger (MLA) and Bookrunner, while clinching the Number 3 spot as Administrative Agent. The rankings underscore the Bank’s pivotal role in mobilising large-scale capital to anchor Africa’s economic growth amidst a challenging global financing environment.
Afreximbank’s performance was particularly robust in the energy sector. As Mandated Lead Arranger, the Bank accounted for a 23,65 percent market share across 20 transactions. These deals consisted primarily of syndicated transactions in the oil and gas sector, reflecting a strategic intervention to bridge the significant financing gaps currently facing the continent’s extractive industries.
As a Bookrunner, the Bank held a 21,66 percent market share through 14 high-value deals. Furthermore, its role as an Administrative Agent delivered a 13,92 percent market share across 13 transactions.
Haytham Elmaayergi, Executive Vice President of Global Trade Bank at Afreximbank, attributed the achievement to the institution’s commitment to driving prosperity.
“The rankings underscore Afreximbank’s commitment to facilitating capital flows in order to drive economic growth and prosperity in the continent,” Mr Elmaayergi said. “We will continue to focus on leveraging our unique position to promote high-impact investments and bridge the financing gap across Africa’s most critical sectors.”
The Bloomberg Africa Borrower Loans League Tables are a vital benchmark for investment bankers and analysts, providing an objective evaluation of market share and competitor trends across loans, bonds, and M&A transactions.
The Bank’s leadership in the league tables mirrors its growing balance sheet and continental influence. As of December 2024, Afreximbank’s total assets and contingencies stood at over US$40,1 billion, with shareholder funds amounting to US$7,2 billion.
Beyond debt arrangement, the Bank remains a critical architect of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). It has launched the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) and established a US$10 billion Adjustment Fund to support member states in the implementation of the trade agreement.
With investment-grade ratings from international agencies, including Moody’s (Baa2) and GCR (A), the Bank’s continued dominance in the Bloomberg tables reinforces its status as the preferred partner for complex, large-scale African debt solutions.-herald
