Category: Commodity
Exports Record USD 15.8 Bn as Sri Lanka Maintains Upward Trade Momentum
Sri Lanka’s export sector has continued its strong upward trajectory, recording a significant 5.8 % y-o-y growth during the period from January to November 2025. Based on Sri Lanka Customs statistics and estimated export figures for Gems & Jewellery, Petroleum Products and services, total exports reached US$ 15,776.36 Mn, the performance signals sustained growth and […]
Sri Lanka’s Export Earnings Exceed USD 14.4 Bn Mark in First Ten Months of 2025
Sri Lanka’s export sector has continued its strong upward trajectory, recording a significant 6.0 % growth during the period from January to October 2025. According to data released by Sri Lanka Customs, along with estimated figures for Gems & Jewellery and Petroleum Products, total exports reached US$ 14,433.82 Mn, surpassing the performance of the corresponding […]
Export Sector Maintains Momentum, achieving nearly USD 13 Bn in earnings by Q3 2025
Sri Lanka’s export sector continued to demonstrate resilience and steady growth during the period of January to September of 2025, recording total earnings of US$ 12,986.52 Mn. This reflects a strong 7 % increase compared to the corresponding period in 2024. In September 2025 alone, total exports, comprising both merchandise and services reached to US$ […]
Sri Lanka’s Export Earnings hit USD 11.6 Bn in January–August 2025
Sri Lanka’s export sector continued to demonstrate resilience and steady growth during the first eight months of 2025, recording total earnings of US$ 11,554.32 Mn. This reflects a strong 6.61% increase compared to the corresponding period in 2024. In August 2025 alone, total exports, comprising both merchandise and services reached to US$ 1,607.58 Mn, recording […]
Sri Lanka’s Exports Surge to Nearly USD 10 Bn in First Seven Months of 2025
Sri Lanka’s export sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience and steady momentum during the first seven months of 2025, with total exports reaching US$ 9,992.53 Mn, marking a robust 7.79 % growth compared to the corresponding period in 2024. In July 2025 alone, total exports, comprising both merchandise and services reached to US$ 1,641.11 Mn, recording […]
Sri Lanka’s Exports Surge to USD 8.3 Billion in First Six Months of 2025
Sri Lanka’s export sector demonstrated remarkable resilience and steady progress during the first six months of 2025, with total exports reaching US$ 8,337.86 Mn, marking a robust 6.70 % growth compared to the same period in 2024. Total exports, including both merchandise and services reached US$ 1,460.34 Mn in June 2025. This shows an impressive […]
Reduction in tariff from 44-pct to 30-pct is a constructive & important first step: Ceylon Chamber
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce views the reduction in the tariff rate from 44% to 30% a constructive and important first step by the Government toward bringing Sri Lanka’s tariff structure for exports to the U.S. closer to that of regional competitors. “We encourage continued engagement with the U.S. administration to secure a further reduction […]
Government Focuses on Developing a Unique Food Security Index for Sri Lanka
The government is currently prioritizing the development of a country-specific Food Security Index, with the goal of completing the initiative within the next three months. This tailored index is expected to better reflect Sri Lanka’s unique food security landscape, addressing the limitations of global indices such as the Global Food Security Index (GFSI), which have […]
Sri Lanka’s Exports Surge to USD 5.5 Billion in First Four Months of 2025
Sri Lanka’s export sector demonstrated remarkable resilience and steady progress during the first four months of 2025, with total exports reaching US$ 5,583.25 Mn, marking a robust 6.9% increase compared to the same period in 2024. This upward trend reflects renewed momentum across key industries and underscores the sector’s adaptability in an evolving global trade […]
‘s Q1 2025 Exports Surge by 5.87-pct, Reaching USS 4.21 Bn
Sri Lanka has demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth in its export sector during the first quarter of 2025, with total exports reaching US$ 4,212.13 Mn, reflecting a robust 5.87% growth compared to the same period last year. March 2025 proved particularly successful with total exports, including both merchandise and services, reaching US$ 1,507.90 Mn. This […]
CCPI in March 2025 signals easing of deflationary conditions
In line with the Central Bank’s near term projections, deflationary conditions commenced easing in March. Headline inflation, as measured by the year-on- year (Y-o-Y) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI, 2021=100) 1 remained in the negative territory for the seventh consecutive month, yet recorded a slower deflation of 2.6% in March 2025 compared […]
Sri Lanka Exports Reach USD 1.38 Billion in February, Up 4.62-pct Year-on-Year
Total exports, including both merchandise and services, reached at US$ 1,382.53 Mn in February 2025, marking a notable 4.62% year-on- year growth compared to February 2024. Additionally, exports recorded a 2.58% month-on-month increase compared to January 2025. According to provisional data from Sri Lanka Customs and estimated figures for Gems & Jewellery and Petroleum Products, […]