Sri Lanka’s export sector has demonstrated resilience and steady growth during the first nine months of 2025, recording total earnings of US$ 12,986.52 million, the Export Development Board (EDB) stated.
This reflects a strong 7% increase compared to the corresponding period in 2024, the EDB said in its latest report.
In September alone, the total exports, comprising both merchandise and services reached US$ 1,469.75 million, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 12.33 % over September 2024.
The merchandise exports also grew by 15.02 % year-on-year, reaching US$ 1,163.66 million, according to provisional data of Sri Lanka Customs including the estimates for Gems & Jewellery and Petroleum Products.
For the period January to September 2025, merchandise exports totaled US$ 10,240.52 million, reflecting 7.59 % increase compared to the same period in 2024.