Afreximbank Posts Strong FY2025 Results as Assets Rise to US$48.5 Billion
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has reported strong financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025, highlighting sustained growth, solid balance sheet performance, and continued support for trade and industrial development across Africa and the Caribbean.
The Group announced that total assets and contingencies rose by 21% to US$48.5 billion, compared to US$40.1 billion in 2024, reflecting steady expansion and increased market confidence in its operations.
Net loans and advances grew by 16% to US$33.5 billion, driven by continued disbursements into strategic sectors including manufacturing, infrastructure, food security and climate adaptation across multiple regions.
The Bank maintained a stable non-performing loan ratio of 2.43%, underscoring strong portfolio quality despite global economic uncertainties.
Liquidity also remained robust, with cash and cash equivalents rising to US$6.0 billion, representing 14% of total assets and remaining above the institution’s strategic minimum threshold.
Shareholders’ funds increased by 17% to US$8.4 billion, supported by net income of US$1.2 billion and new equity inflows under its capital expansion programme.
Gross income rose to US$3.5 billion, while operating income reached US$1.2 billion, representing a 19% increase compared to the previous year. The Group attributed this performance to expanded financial and advisory services supporting trade facilitation and economic development.
Despite global economic headwinds, including geopolitical tensions and credit rating pressures, Afreximbank successfully raised over US$800 million through Samurai and Panda bond issuances in Japan and China, reinforcing its access to international capital markets.
Commenting on the results, Senior Executive Vice President Denys Denya said the performance reflected strong execution of the Bank’s strategic plan and the resilience of its balance sheet.
He noted that the Group entered 2026 with strong momentum, positioning it to scale up trade integration and industrialisation efforts across “Global Africa”.
Afreximbank said the results reaffirm its role as a key driver of intra-African and extra-African trade, aligned with the objectives of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
The Bank added that its subsidiaries, including the Fund for Export Development Africa (FEDA) and AfrexInsure, are increasingly contributing to profitability and expanding the Group’s impact across the continent.
