Sri Lanka's Apex Organisation for Export Promotion
The second edition of the maritime conference "VOYAGE SRI LANKA 2025", organized by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (SLEDB) in collaboration with key stakeholders from the public and private sectors, was successfully held on October 16, 2025, at the Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo, with the participation of Hon. Sunil Hadunnetti, Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development.
Coinciding with the Voyage Sri Lanka 2025 Marine Summit, a delegation of 10 foreign investors from countries including India, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman toured the Colombo Port and Port City on October 15. The visit aimed to showcase Sri Lanka's potential and opportunities for investment as a hub for marine services. The delegation explored opportunities across various sectors, including marine and offshore services, and boat manufacturing.
As a strategic step towards developing a mechanism to address challenges in the export value chain, the Export Development Board (EDB) has established a Trade Facilitation Task Force, which held its second networking session today (October 14) at the Export Development Board.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) successfully conducted a workshop on the application and impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and export trade in Jaffna.
Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Consulate General in Shanghai, China successfully organized a Technology Upgardation & exposure visit parallel to China International Sewing Machinery & Accessories Show (CISMA) 2025 from 24th to 28th September 2025 in Shanghai, China for the Sri Lankan Apparel sector companies.
A regional consultation workshop was successfully held today (09th) in Kandy as part of an initiative launched by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) in partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to develop the National Export Development Plan (2025-2029).
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), together with the Sri Lanka Embassy in Beijing and the Consulate General in Guangzhou, successfully organized an outward trade delegation to China from 16th to 23rd September 2025, with the aim of promoting Ceylon Cinnamon and other value-added spices in the Chinese market.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) successfully conducted a networking forum for exporters from the North Western and North Central Provinces on the 3rd of October at the Kandyan Reach Hotel in Kurunegala, under the patronage of Hon. Sunil Handunnetti, Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), has commenced a series of stakeholder consultations aimed at formulating the National Export Development Plan (NEDP) 2025-2029, a strategic initiative to strengthen the country's export competitiveness and drive sustainable economic growth.
Sri Lanka successfully showcased its export potential, investment opportunities, and tourism offerings at the Sri Lanka Business Forum and Networking Session held on 26th September 2025 during the World Expo 2025 in Osaka.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, recently hosted a dynamic workshop at EDB Head Office to boost the international visibility of Sri Lanka’s creative textile sector.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Saudi Arabia, successfully organized the Sri Lanka Pavilion at Foodex Saudi 2025, held from 21st to 24th September 2025 at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre. This marked Sri Lanka’s second participation in the Kingdom’s premier food and beverage trade fair.
The much-anticipated Marine Summit – Voyage Sri Lanka 2025 will be held on 16th October 2025 at the Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, investors, and professionals from across the globe in the field of Blue Economy.
Sri Lanka’s export sector continued to demonstrate resilience and steady growth during the first eight months of 2025, recording total earnings of US$ 11,554.32 Mn. This reflects a strong 6.61% increase compared to the corresponding period in 2024.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the International Trade Centre (ITC), has unveiled the updated SheTrades Outlook Country Profile for Sri Lanka, highlighting the country’s ongoing efforts to empower women entrepreneurs and expand their participation in international trade. The report provides a detailed assessment of the business environment for women-led enterprises and identifies opportunities for growth in Sri Lanka’s export sector.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and Germany’s Import Promotion Desk (IPD) will formalize their longstanding collaboration through a Cooperation Agreement, expanding support to Sri Lanka’s digital products and services sector alongside natural ingredients and processed foods.
Sri Lanka’s ambition to position itself as a global hub for trusted organic products was further strengthened by successfully conducting its fourth phase of island-wide awareness campaign in Anuradhapura by the National Organic Control Unit (NOCU) of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board on the 29th of August 2025 at Hotel White House, Anuradhapura. The one-day seminar attracted farmers, entrepreneurs, exporters, and stakeholders from North Central Province who gathered to deepen their understanding of organic agriculture and explore new opportunities in this fast-growing sector.
A special meeting between the Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Mr. Sunil Handunnetti, and Export Development Officers serving under the Ministry across the Southern, Western, and Sabaragamuwa provinces was held on the 03rd September 2025 at the premises of the Export Development Board (EDB).
The Export Development Board (EDB) recently conducted a specialized awareness session for potential exporters in the handicrafts, giftware, lifestyle, and toy sectors. The event was organized by the Trade Facilitation and Trade Information Division of the EDB.
Sri Lanka's export sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience and steady momentum during the first seven months of 2025, with total exports reaching US$ 9,992.53 Mn, marking a robust 7.79 % growth compared to the corresponding period in 2024.
