The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has reinforced its position as a powerhouse in African capital markets, securing top spots as mandated lead arranger and bookrunner in the 2025 Bloomberg Africa Borrower Loans League Tables. The bank also ranked third in the administrative agency category.
The rankings highlight Afreximbank’s leadership in structuring debt solutions and mobilising large-scale capital from diverse investors across and beyond Africa, particularly in the oil and gas sector, underpinning the continent’s economic growth and closing critical financing gaps.
As bookrunner, Afreximbank commanded a 21,66% market share across 14 deals, while as mandated lead arranger it accounted for 23,65% of market share through 20 transactions, primarily syndicated loans in oil and gas. Its administrative agency role garnered 13,92% market share across 13 deals, also heavily concentrated in the sector.
The Bloomberg Africa Borrower Loans League Tables, a subset of Bloomberg Capital Markets League Tables, track top arrangers, bookrunners, and advisors across loans, bonds, equity, and M&A deals, serving as a benchmark for investors and analysts evaluating market share, competitors, and trends.
Haytham Elmaayergi, executive vice-president of Global Trade Bank at Afreximbank, said, “The rankings underscore Afreximbank’s commitment to facilitating capital flows to drive economic growth and prosperity on the continent. We will continue leveraging our unique position to promote high-impact investments and bridge financing gaps across Africa’s most critical sectors.”
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