December 22, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s export performance continued to strengthen in 2025, with total earnings reaching US$15.78 billion during the first eleven months of the year, according to the latest figures released by Sri Lanka Customs.
The Export Development Board (EDB) reported that exports maintained a steady upward momentum from January to November, posting a year-on-year increase of 5.8 per cent. Officials attributed the growth to improved market diversification, stronger demand in key destinations and ongoing efforts to enhance competitiveness.
Exports in November alone, covering both goods and services, amounted to US$1.36 billion, marking a 5.56 per cent rise compared to the same month in 2024. Merchandise exports were a major contributor, expanding by nearly 6 per cent year-on-year to reach US$1.05 billion, based on provisional Customs data that include estimated earnings from gems and jewellery as well as petroleum products.
Cumulatively, merchandise exports from January to November 2025 stood at US$12.42 billion, reflecting a 6.41 per cent increase over the corresponding period last year. Meanwhile, services exports also showed positive growth, with earnings in November estimated at US$311.3 million, up 4.27 per cent from a year earlier. For the first eleven months of the year, services exports are estimated to have generated US$3.36 billion, representing a 3.63 per cent increase.
The EDB noted that the continued expansion of services exports underscores the growing role of Sri Lanka’s knowledge-driven sectors, which are playing an increasingly important part in boosting overall export revenue and supporting economic resilience.
