Transport remains a key area of investment for the EDB

The Eurasian Development Bank continues to focus its loan portfolio on key economic sectors, increasing financing for transportation, energy, and industry. In 2025, the total volume of loans to clients reached $2.61 billion, compared to $2.05 billion a year earlier.

After a 13% decline in 2024, the EDB’s loan portfolio grew by nearly 27% in 2025. This may indicate a resumption of the investment cycle, primarily in infrastructure and transportation projects.

Judging by the structure of its lending, the EDB is focusing on the “real economy.” Specifically, the largest shares of the portfolio as of the end of 2025 are held by:

• Transportation — $622 million;
• Energy — $607 million;
• Mining — $523 million.

Significant amounts are also directed toward:

• the chemical industry — $374 million;
• metallurgy — $235 million;
• agriculture — $150 million.

It is worth noting the growth in infrastructure financing—up to $146 million compared to just $17.9 million in 2023 (an 8-fold increase over two years). Interestingly, in 2023, the mining industry was the largest sector ($702 million), but by 2025, the lead had shifted to transportation and energy.