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Exports near $ 10 b in first seven months
Daily FT
|August 26, 2025
SRI Lanka’s export sector continues to show strong resilience, recording $ 9.99 billion in total exports during the first seven months of 2025, a 7.79% year-on-year (YoY) growth, alongside the strongest performance recorded for the month of July.
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The latest figures, released by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), underscore a steady upward trajectory in both merchandise and services exports, despite growing competitiveness and uncertainties in the global markets.
"This encouraging growth highlights Sri Lanka’s increasing integration into global trade and the success of our continued efforts to strengthen export competitiveness, while diversifying market opportunities. Our exporters have once again proven their resilience and adaptability in navigating dynamic global markets," EDB Chairman and CEO Mangala Wijesinghe said.
July 2025 marked a notable performance, with total exports, including both merchandise and services, climbing to over $ 1.64 billion, registering a significant 12.68% YoY increase. It is a 12.3% increase compared to June 2025, reflecting the challenges of Sri Lanka's export sector and the impact of uncertainties in markets and enhanced competitiveness.
This story is from the August 26, 2025 edition of Daily FT.
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