Egypt’s Agricultural Bank (ABE) reported a 25% rise in total financing by June 2026, with its loan portfolio surpassing EGP 110 billion, up from about EGP 88 billion in December 2025, the bank’s chief executive said.
Key figures
CEO Mohamed Abu El‑Saud told a panel at the Sahara International Agricultural Exhibition that agriculture now represents roughly 70% of ABE’s credit exposure. The bank allocated EGP 36 billion to small‑holder farmers and operates more than 1,100 branches nationwide.
Analysis
The growth reflects ABE’s focus on rural development and its push for digital services aimed at remote customers. Abu El‑Saud highlighted new financing programmes for crops, plant production and contract farming, as well as a continued rollout of online banking tools. The bank has sponsored the Sahara exhibition for six years, using the event to gauge sector needs and showcase integrated financing solutions.
Outlook
Stakeholders will watch whether ABE can sustain the expansion amid Egypt’s broader economic challenges. Monitoring the uptake of digital channels and the performance of small‑farmer loans will indicate the bank’s ability to balance growth with risk management. Future reports are expected to detail how the portfolio evolves as the bank pursues further digital transformation and rural outreach.