Sri Lankan Trade Promotion

As Sri Lanka’s apex organization for the promotion of trade and exports in the global arena, Sri Lanka Export Development Board (SLEDB) believes trade promotion to be an integral part of export development 

Small & Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and other sectors at large benefits from concerted, coordinated and well-designed promotional campaigns to propel Sri Lankan products to regionaland international markets. 

Identified as an essential component of the National Export Strategy, trade promotion includes;

• The development of economic policies
• Interventions and initiatives aimed at improving trade performance in a target location or industry Showcasing Sri Lanka trade, industries and services in global platforms.
• Brand building and positioning Sri Lanka globally and locally as a country and in relevance to product and services.

SLEDB work together with multiple public, private, diplomatic and global partners to promote Sri Lankan trade through conventional and digital channels. 

Conventional methods of trade showcasing include the organisation and participation at trade events and exhibitions globally and organizing periodical globally synchronized event in all trade missions overseas to promote Brand Sri Lanka, its exports and investment opportunities, targeting specific Industry sectors. 

SLEDB also promotes Sri Lankan industries and services online through digital marketing and advertising.

TRADE FAIRs & EXHIBITIONS

Trade events and exhibitions are one of the best methods to portray Sri Lankan products and services to the global market and build a link between local exporters and global buyers. 

Sri Lanka Export Development Board organizes the participation of Sri Lankan exporters at major International Trade Fairs in potential overseas markets to facilitate B2B promotions. Among these events, there are industry-specific trade fairs, multi-product fairs, regional fairs & solo Exhibitions.

In addition, SLEDB collaborates with the local industry-based institutions to organise local trade events, which helps to promote Sri Lankan products to global markets. 

Moreover, SLEDB also facilitates the participation of SMEs at global trade events and exhibitions to promote and facilitate mid-range exporters in a global arena.