DZWatch has learned that the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has registered a significant 25 percent surge in its net profit during the first quarter of 2026, reaching approximately $270 million. This marks a substantial increase from the $215 million reported in the corresponding period of 2025.
Afreximbank profit growth
The pan-African financial institution’s robust performance, detailed in a recent statement, also shows a 2 percent expansion in its loan portfolio, which climbed to $42 billion by the end of March 2026, up from $41 billion at the close of 2025. Furthermore, Afreximbank's net interest income saw a commendable 24 percent rise, totaling $510 million.
Denis Denya, Afreximbank's Senior Executive Vice President, commented on these encouraging results, affirming that they reflect the institution's "resilient business model and its capacity to continue supporting member states in navigating external shocks." Denya underscored the bank's unwavering commitment to advancing trade and investment, as well as fostering industrial and economic transformation across Africa and the Caribbean region.
Related topics: Afreximbank, African economy, trade finance, economic development, Q1 2026 results, loan portfolio
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