September 16, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka Customs has reported an exceptional surge in revenue generation, with earnings in recent months far exceeding projected targets and marking one of the department’s most successful periods in recent history.
According to official figures, Customs revenue for August reached an impressive Rs. 244 billion—comfortably surpassing the monthly target of Rs. 190 billion.
This strong performance follows similarly high earnings in previous months, with Rs. 231 billion collected in July and Rs. 200 billion in June.
Cumulatively, Customs has brought in Rs. 1,471 billion during the first eight months of 2025, reflecting a substantial increase when compared to the same period in the previous year.
Officials attribute the rise to enhanced monitoring mechanisms, improved enforcement at ports, and the streamlining of key processes through digitalisation and risk-based inspections.
