The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation published its 2025 annual report today from its headquarters, confirming it oversaw US$9.35 billion in trade finance approvals to support economic continuity across 25 member countries. This capital allocation specifically targets developing nations facing severe liquidity constraints, trade gaps, and rising pressure on food and energy supply chains. By expanding access to structured trade solutions, the organization directly bolsters macroeconomic stability and food security across the region.
These newly published figures bring the corporation’s cumulative trade finance approvals since its operational inception in 2008 to US$92.10 billion, while total disbursements reached US$77.70 billion. A major portion of the 2025 portfolio focused on intra-OIC trade financing, which accounted for US$7.79 billion of the total volume. Additionally, the institution successfully secured US$6.35 billion from public and private sector partner institutions, effectively capitalising on collective market resources to cover 68 percent of its total allocations.
This active mobilization of international capital heavily influences the regional business environment by ensuring that member states can maintain uninterrupted import channels for vital commodities. The corporation’s strong financial standing was further confirmed by credit rating agency Moody’s, which reaffirmed its A1 long-term and Prime-1 short-term foreign currency issuer ratings with a stable outlook. These evaluations reflect sound underwriting practices and a highly resilient global reinsurance network.
A Breakdown of the 2025 Trade Finance Approvals by Sector
The institution distributed its financial resources across several critical economic sectors during the year to maximize localized development impact. Energy sector allocations led the portfolio at US$6.47 billion, providing necessary funding for fuel, electricity, and petroleum distribution networks in participating states. Strategic food and agriculture projects received US$1.57 billion to secure grain imports and protect local populations from severe food insecurity.
The remaining trade finance approvals were allocated to stabilize local credit markets and private enterprises through established financial intermediaries. The corporation directed US$1.20 billion into the financial sector to expand liquidity lines for domestic banks, while private sector trade solutions received US$1.35 billion. This brings the cumulative private sector funding since inception to US$19.60 billion, underscoring a long-term commitment to non-governmental economic growth.
Beyond direct lending, the corporation expanded its technical assistance initiatives through specialized regional capacity-building programs. These frameworks include the Arab Africa Trade Bridges Programme, the Aid for Trade Initiative for Arab States 2.0, Trade Connect Central Asia Plus, and the specialized SMEs Program. These coordinated programs focus entirely on improving export capacities, driving regional economic cooperation, and ensuring private enterprises are ready to compete in global trade corridors.
Due to its extensive market activity, the organization achieved the number one global position as Bookrunner and Mandated Lead Arranger in the Bloomberg and LSEG Islamic Syndications League Tables. Interested readers can review the complete 2025 Annual Report online to examine detailed financial audits and operational metrics. For ongoing corporate announcements, stakeholders can monitor the official ITFC website or connect via the ITFC Twitter account, the ITFC Facebook page, and the ITFC LinkedIn profile to track future trade development milestones.
