African Export-Import Bank has emerged as the leading player in Africa’s loan market, securing the top position as Mandated Lead Arranger and Bookrunner in the Bloomberg 2025 Africa Borrower Loans League Tables.
The bank disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by its Communications and Events Manager (Media Relations), Vincent Musumba.
According to the statement, Afreximbank accounted for a 23.65 percent market share as Mandated Lead Arranger, executing 20 transactions during the period under review.
As Bookrunner, the bank recorded a 21.66 percent market share, completing 14 deals, further strengthening its role in arranging debt solutions and mobilising capital for Africa’s economic growth.
The bank also ranked third as Administrative Agent, achieving a 13.92 percent market share across 13 deals.
Bloomberg explained that the Africa Borrower Loans League Tables form part of its Capital Markets League Tables, which track the performance of leading arrangers, bookrunners and advisers across transactions including loans, bonds, equity and mergers and acquisitions.
The statement noted that the performance highlights Afreximbank’s growing influence in African capital markets and its strategic role in mobilising large-scale financing from both domestic and international investors.
A breakdown of the transactions showed that most syndicated deals were concentrated in the oil and gas sector, reflecting the bank’s efforts to address financing gaps in the industry across the continent.
Commenting on the ranking, Haytham Elmaayergi, Executive Vice President of Global Trade Bank at Afreximbank, described the achievement as recognition of the institution’s commitment to supporting Africa’s development.
“The rankings underscore Afreximbank’s commitment to facilitating capital flows in order to drive economic growth and prosperity across the continent,” he said.
Elmaayergi added that the bank would continue to leverage its position to promote high-impact investments and bridge financing gaps in key sectors.
The latest rankings extend Afreximbank’s consistent presence at the top of Bloomberg’s league tables, reinforcing its role as one of Africa’s foremost institutions driving structured trade and project financing.
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