Sri Lanka Merchandise Exports Rise 12-Pct in April, India Second Largest Buyer

Sri Lanka’s Export Sector Grows 6.9% in First Four Months of 2025 - LNW Lanka News Web

By: Staff Writer May 27, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s export sector posted strong growth in the first four months of 2025, with total earnings reaching $5.58 billion, a 6.9% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB). This growth reflects the sector’s resilience, strategic diversification, and adaptability in a dynamic global trade environment.In April 2025, total exports—comprising bo…

Exports top $ 5.5 b mark in first four months

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Sri Lanka merchandise exports rise 12-pct in April, India second largest buyer

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s exports grew 12 percent to 983.3 million US dollars in April 2025 from a year ago, helped by apparel, tea and coconut-based products, the island’s Export Development Board said. April is a lead month with factories closed for New Year holidays. The top export destination was the United States with 190 million US dollars, followed by India with 77 million US dollars, overtaking the United Kingdom. Apparel and textiles gr…

Sri Lanka's exports surge 6% to $5.5 Billion in first four months of 2025

(Photo by Christoph Theisinger on Unsplash) The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) states that during the first four months of this year, the country’s export earnings have risen to USD 5.5 billion. According to a statement released by the EDB, this marks a 6.09% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Accordingly, the total export earnings recorded during this period amount to USD 5,583.25 million. The apparel and textile sector, wh…