Afreximbank records strong growth as assets rise to $48.5bn in 2025
The African Export-Import Bank has reported strong financial performance for the 2025 financial year, with total assets and contingencies rising to $48.5 billion.
In its audited results released on Wednesday, the bank said the figure represents a 21 per cent increase from $40.1 billion recorded at the end of 2024, reflecting sustained growth and market confidence.
Net loans and advances also rose by 16 per cent to $33.5 billion, driven by increased disbursements across Africa and the Caribbean in key sectors such as manufacturing, infrastructure, food security and climate adaptation.
The bank maintained asset quality, with its non-performing loan ratio at 2.43 per cent, while liquidity remained strong at $6.0 billion, accounting for 14 per cent of total assets, above its minimum threshold.
Shareholders’ funds grew by 17 per cent to $8.4 billion, supported by net income of $1.2 billion and fresh equity inflows under its capital expansion programme.
Gross income increased to $3.5 billion from $3.3 billion in the previous year, while operating expenses rose to $459.2 million due to staff expansion and inflationary pressures, though cost efficiency remained within target levels.
The bank also strengthened its funding base by raising over $800 million from international markets through Samurai and Panda bond issuances, demonstrating continued investor confidence.
“Despite continuing global geopolitical challenges and disruptions caused by some rating actions, the group delivered excellent financial performance in 2025. The group’s balance sheet is at its strongest level ever, with liquidity levels and capitalisation well above target and good asset quality,” said Senior Executive Vice President of Afreximbank, Denys Denya.
