Sri Lanka’s Export Sector Maintains Upward Momentum, achieving nearly US$ 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$ 1,469.75 Mn, reflecting an impressive year-on-year growth of 12.33 % over September 2024. This performance highlights the strength of Sri Lanka’s export sector and the effectiveness of the strategies implemented to expand market access and enhance global competitiveness.
Commenting on the positive results, Mr. Mangala Wijesinghe, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Export Development Board (EDB), stated:
“This encouraging growth reflects Sri Lanka’s deepening integration into global trade and the success of our continued efforts to enhance export competitiveness and diversify market opportunities. Our exporters have once again demonstrated remarkable resilience and innovation in navigating evolving global challenges.
Exceeding US$ 12.9 billion in cumulative export earnings by September 2025 is an evidence to the strength and determination of our export community. With over 72% of our annual export target already achieved by the end of the third quarter, we remain confident that, through sustained collaboration and strategic action, Sri Lanka will successfully reach its 2025 export Target.”
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