Sri Lanka Customs data shows that total exports reached USD 14,433.82 million during the first ten months of 2025, surpassing the figures recorded in the same period last year.
According to the Export Development Board (EDB), this is the first time the country’s export earnings have exceeded the USD 14 billion mark within the January–October period.
The country’s export sector maintained a strong upward trajectory, recording 6.0% growth during the January–October 2025 period. This figure includes estimated contributions from Gems & Jewellery and Petroleum Products, highlighting the overall resilience of Sri Lanka’s export industry.
A key highlight was the performance of coconut-based products, which surpassed the USD 1 billion mark for the first time during this period.
Commenting on the achievement, EDB Chairman and CEO Mangala Wijesinghe said:
“This is the highest-ever export figure recorded for the January–October period in Sri Lanka’s history. The continued recovery of key Western markets, along with the steady production capacity maintained by local industries, has played a pivotal role in driving this growth. I commend our exporters for their resilience and outstanding performance. Notably, 80% of the annual export target of USD 18 billion has already been realized during this period.”
In October 2025 alone, total exports—including merchandise and services—reached USD 1,474.38 million, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 2.2% compared with September 2025. This also represents a slight year-on-year increase of 0.16% compared with October 2024.
Despite the marginal annual increase, the October performance underscores the resilience of Sri Lanka’s export sector and the continued effectiveness of strategies aimed at expanding market access and strengthening global competitiveness.
Services exports have emerged as a key driver of overall export growth. In October 2025, earnings from services exports were estimated at USD 316.14 million.
Over the first ten months of the year, services exports are estimated to have increased by 4.01%, reaching USD 3,060.21 million. This trend highlights the rising importance of Sri Lanka’s knowledge-based economy and its growing contribution to national export earnings.
The services export sector—including ICT/BPM, Construction, Financial Services, and Transport & Logistics—continues to diversify Sri Lanka’s export portfolio and create high-value employment opportunities across the country.
