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The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development (MOI&ED), announces that the deadline for online exhibitor registration for “Sri Lanka Expo 2027” will be open till 31st July, 2026.
Sri Lanka Expo 2027, scheduled to be held from 14th to 17th January, 2027 at the BMICH, Colombo, is the country’s premier international trade exhibition, aimed at showcasing Sri Lanka’s export potential and strengthening global trade partnerships.
Local exporters participating in this exhibition will have the opportunity to meet over 1,500 global buyers and investors. Additionally, exhibitors will have the opportunity to arrange pre-scheduled business meetings with potential buyers.
A total of 650 exhibition booths have been allocated for Sri Lankan exporters and export potential companies across 25 sectors, showcasing the diversity of Sri Lanka's export economy.
Industrial Products include Apparel, Textiles and Fashion, Rubber, Plastic and Chemical Products, Gems and Jewelry, Engineering and Automotive Components, Boat & Shipbuilding, Marine Services, Electrical and Electronic Products, Minerals and Mineral-based Products, Giftware, Lifestyle & Handicrafts, Pharmaceutical & Medical Devices, Printing and Packaging.
Agriculture Products include Tea, Spices & Concentrates, Coconut-based Products, Seafood/Edible Fish Products, Processed Foods and Beverages, Ayurveda, Herbal & Cosmetic Products, Cut Flowers and Foliage, Ornamental Fish, Fruits & Vegetables.
Export Services include Information and Communication Technology/Business Process Management, Tourism, Logistics Services, Construction & Renewable Energy, Wellness & Healthcare Services, and Other Services.
Sri Lankan exporters and companies with export potential are eligible to apply. As the number of exhibition booths are limited, a screening process will be conducted to select qualified exhibitors. EDB invites all exporters to register before 31st July 2026 and be a part of this national endeavor for the economic benefit of the country.
For further information and registration, the following officers may be contacted. For Industrial Products: Indika Sugathadasa (0718246762 | [email protected]), for Agriculture Products: Jayani Galagedara (0710391184 | [email protected]), and for Services Sector: Dishant Yapa (0772953717 | [email protected]).
The EU Commission by the implementing regulation - (EU) 2022/144, has entered the name ‘Ceylon Cinnamon’ to the register of Protected Designations of Origin and Protected Geographical Indications (Ceylon Cinnamon PGI) with effect from 2nd February, 2022.
The ownership and custodianship of the “Ceylon Cinnamon” is vested with the Export Development Board (EDB), in accordance with the Cabinet Memorandum approved by the Cabinet Ministers in year 2009.
The Export Development Board (EDB) is empowered to issue the license for Protected Geographical Indications (PGI) Mark pursuant to the implementing regulation - (EU) 2022/144, to the eligible stakeholders of Ceylon Cinnamon value chain who implement a control plan that complies with the stipulated GI specifications (Annexure I - Eligible stakeholders of Ceylon Cinnamon value chain).
The ‘PGI Mark” can be displayed only on value added Ceylon Cinnamon Packs including Cinnamon cut quills, Cinnamon powder, and Cinnamon leaf oil & Cinnamon bark oil containing 100% Pure Ceylon Cinnamon grown, processed, and manufactured in Sri Lanka.
Those interested
The Cinnamon stakeholders who comply with the following eligibility criteria are invited to forward their applications to EDB to obtain license to use PGI mark for above mentioned Ceylon Cinnamon products.
Eligibility Criteria;
• Member of the Association for Ceylon Cinnamon Protected Geographical Indication (ACCPGI). If you are not a member of the association, please forward your application to ACCPGI (Annexure-II – Notice of ACCPGI).
OR
Contact the Department of Export Agriculture (DEA) office relevant to your district http://www.dea.gov.lk/contact-dist/ to obtain membership of ACCPGI.
• Implementation of three levels of control in the supply chain following the guide books published referring to Ceylon Cinnamon GI specification (self-control, internal control, and external control)-Annexure-III Guide books for growers /processors/ manufacturers and exporters.
• Recommendation from the competent authority who act as external controller (Department of Export Agriculture) as a PGI farmer, processor, manufacture or exporter.
Application Guidelines;
The Cinnamon value chain players who fulfil the above three eligibility criteria are requested to submit a duly completed application form by e-mail / post to - Director/Export Agriculture Division No.42, Nawam Mawatha, Colombo-02 or through email to [email protected] along with the recommendation from the Department of Export Agriculture.
Applications could be obtained from the Export Agriculture Division of the EDB (6th Floor) or downloaded from the EDB website https://www.srilankabusiness.com/announcements
For Information;
For further details please contact Ms Dinushi Herath, Department of Export Agriculture on 076 4661709, or Mr. Faheem / Mr. Gayan, Export Promotion Officers of EDB on 0112-300732, E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected]
Download the Advertisement (English)
Download the Annexure(English)
Download the Membership Application(English)
Download the Application for PGI(English)
