Overview

Exim Bank Group is a private commercial bank headquartered in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Founded in 1997, it has grown into one of the largest indigenous banks in the country and expanded across East Africa and the Indian Ocean region.

Key Facts

Headquarters: Exim Tower, Ghana Avenue, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Type: Private commercial bank

Founded: 1997

Regional Presence: Tanzania, Uganda, Comoros, Djibouti, and a representative office in Ethiopia

Assets: About TSh 2.4 trillion (≈ US$1 billion) as of 2022

Shareholders’ Equity: Around TSh 204 billion (≈ US$88 million)

Profit (2021): Approximately TSh 16.5 billion (≈ US$7 million) after tax

Employees: About 900–1,000 staff

Products & Services

Exim Bank provides a wide range of financial products, including:

Retail and corporate banking services

Loans and credit facilities

Savings and checking accounts

Investments and treasury services

Debit and credit cards

Mortgages and asset financing

Regional Importance

The bank plays a significant role in Tanzania’s financial sector and is one of the few local banks that has successfully expanded beyond national borders. Its regional footprint in East Africa and the Indian Ocean strengthens its position as a competitive and growth-oriented financial institution.