The Trade and Development Bank was the first to offer trade finance services in Mongolia and now holds approximately 40% of the market. The bank also launched the Trade Finance Forum, which has become an important policy-level platform for cooperation among the government, private sector, and international organizations. This year marks the fourth consecutive forum, held under the theme “Resource Economy.”
Rapid technological advancements and the global energy transition are increasing demand for raw materials, presenting new challenges for countries’ economic and trade policies. At the same time, global geopolitical and market uncertainties are rising. Through this forum, the Trade and Development Bank aims to discuss Mongolia’s natural resources, energy, and international trade finance trends, explore opportunities to reduce costs, and provide a vital platform to enhance clients’ competitiveness through its products and services.
In 2025, the Trade and Development Bank alone accounted for 33% of Mongolia’s international payments and 40% of trade finance transactions. The bank also provided 33% of all financing to Mongolia’s key export sector—mining. Of this, 60.7% was allocated to gold, 19.6% to coal, 12.3% to iron ore, and 7.4% to other mineral projects. In addition, the bank has supported supply chain financing for more than 4,000 buyers from over 28 major suppliers in sectors such as construction, healthcare and food.