African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has been ranked the leading arranger and bookrunner in Africa’s loan markets after topping the 2025 Bloomberg Africa Borrower Loans League Tables.
The Cairo-based multilateral lender secured the number one position as both Mandated Lead Arranger and Bookrunner, while also ranking third as Administrative Agent, according to the rankings compiled by Bloomberg L.P..
The league tables assess the performance of financial institutions involved in structuring and arranging loans across the continent. They track market share, deal volume and the role institutions play in mobilising capital for major transactions.
Afreximbank recorded a market share of 21.66% as Bookrunner, completing 14 deals during the year. As Mandated Lead Arranger, the bank accounted for 23.65% market share across 20 transactions, many of which were syndicated financing deals within Africa’s oil and gas sector.
The bank also ranked third as Administrative Agent, posting a market share of 13.92% across 13 deals.
“These rankings recognise the Bank’s leadership in arranging debt solutions and mobilising large-scale capital from both within and outside Africa,” Afreximbank said, noting that the transactions attracted a diverse pool of investors to support economic growth across the continent.
Commenting on the recognition, Haytham Elmaayergi, Executive Vice President for Global Trade Bank at Afreximbank, said the results reflected the strong performance of the bank’s teams.
“I am delighted that the stellar performance of our colleagues has been reflected in Bloomberg’s prestigious league tables, which is a real testament to their assiduous determination and capability,” he said.
He added that the rankings underline Afreximbank’s role in facilitating capital flows and supporting investment across critical sectors of Africa’s economy.
The Bloomberg Africa Borrower Loans League Tables form part of the broader Bloomberg Capital Markets League Tables, which rank financial institutions involved in loans, bonds, equity and mergers and acquisitions transactions globally.
