The Export Development Fund (EDF) disbursed K29.2 billion to businesses in 2025, more than double the K13.5 billion disbursed in 2024, according to the Fund’s annual performance results for the year ended 31 December 2025.
Most of the financing went to agro-processing businesses, which received K22.2 billion and accounted for 76 percent of total disbursements. Agriculture received 20 percent of the financing, while manufacturing and mining each accounted for 2 percent.
The results also indicate the Fund’s loan portfolio grew by 28 percent during the year, from K39.0 billion in 2024 to K50.1 billion in 2025, reflecting the higher level of disbursements.
According to the report, businesses financed by the Fund generated US$76.25 million in foreign exchange and supported 2,622 jobs during the year. Of these, 693 jobs were created or sustained for women and youth.
Commenting on the results, EDF Managing Director Fredrick Chanza said the Fund remains focused on providing finance to businesses that contribute to export growth, value addition and industrial development.
“As EDF we remain committed to providing finance to businesses that contribute to the growth of our exports, support value addition and drive the industrialisation agenda. The increase in disbursements that we registered last year has enabled the Fund to support enterprises in key sectors of our economy while maintaining a strong and sustainable financial position,” said Chanza.
The Fund’s 2025 audited financial statements show that profit after tax was K16.7 billion in 2025. Total equity increased by 23 percent to K87.4 billion, from K70.9 billion in 2024.
EDF is a development finance institution wholly owned by the Reserve Bank of Malawi. The Fund provides financial and advisory services to businesses involved in production, value addition, exports and trade-related infrastructure.