Exports rise 5.6% in November

Sri Lanka's exports rose 5.56 percent year-on-year (YoY) in November 2025 to US $ 1.36 billion, supported by a steady growth in both merchandise shipments and services earnings, as the exporters sustained momentum amid the fragile global trade conditions, the official data showed.

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Total exports in November, including merchandise and services, reached an estimated US $ 1.36 billion, reflecting what the authorities described as the effectiveness of the efforts to expand market access and strengthen competitiveness.

Merchandise exports increased 5.95 percent from a year earlier to US $ 1.05 billion in November, based on the provisional Sri Lanka Customs data, including the estimates for gems and jewellery and petroleum products.

Services exports rose 4.27 percent YoY to an estimated US $ 311.3 million during the month, underlining the growing contribution of the services sector to overall export earnings.

Export Development Board (EDB) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mangala Wijesinghe said the November performance reflected the resilience of Sri Lanka’s export sector and its ability to navigate the evolving global challenges.