Sri Lanka trade balance deteriorated by 3.6-pct in January 2024

The deficit in the merchandise trade account widened to US dollars 541 million in January 2024 from US dollars 445 million recorded in January 2023, mainly with higher increase in imports. In addition, trade deficit in January 2024 widened compared to the deficit of US dollars 487 million in December 2023. Earnings from merchandise exports […]