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Sri Lanka trade deficit widens due to motor vehicle imports
The Island
|June 06, 2025
Sri Lanka’s trade deficit has widened to USD 717.5 million in April this year, driven primarily by a sharp increase in motor vehicle imports, according to the latest report released by the Central Bank.
In comparison, the trade deficit in April 2024 stood at USD 557.7 million.
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