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Oct 27 2026
33Sri Lanka’s total exports have reached US$ 13.61 Bn during the first nine months of 2026, recording a year-on-year growth of 5.04% compared with US$ 12.96 Bn in the corresponding period of 2025. This positive performance reflects the continued expansion of the country’s export sector, supported by growth in both merchandise and services exports. According to the latest export performance figures released by Sri Lanka Customs, together with the EDB’s estimates for gems and jewellery and petroleum products, merchandise exports grew by 5.35% to US$ 10.76 Bn during January–September 2026, compared with US$ 10.22 Bn recorded in the corresponding period of 2025. Meanwhile, services exports grew by 3.88% to US$ 2.85 Bn, up from US$ 2.74 Bn in the corresponding period of the previous year. The performance of both segments highlights the importance of strengthening Sri Lanka’s export competitiveness while diversifying its sources of export earnings
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Sri Lanka’s Exports Surpass US$ 13.6 Bn in the First Nine Months of 2026, Recording 5% Growth
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