Sri Lanka's Apex Organisation for Export Promotion
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) presented appointment letters to the members of its Advisory Committees for 2026-2029 and launched the Export Performance Indicators 2025 at a ceremony held yesterday at The Grand Maitland, Maitland Place, Colombo 07. Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti graced the occasion as the chief guest.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), operating under the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, conducted an SME Awareness Creation Forum at the Trincomalee District Secretariat on 1st October 2026. The forum aimed to support and develop regional small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs with export potential in the Trincomalee District of Eastern Province. The programme comprised three main components: an Awareness Creation Seminar, a Mini Exhibition and a Business Clinic.
The National Organic Control Unit (NOCU) being the competent authority for the organic agriculture sector has taken initiatives to establish the credibility of the Sri Lankan organic products both locally and internationally. Certified organic products will increase the confidence in consumers and will yield a higher demand in global trade. The NOCU has made arrangements to carry out an awareness promotion on Sri Lankan Organic Standard and Logo at Sial Paris at Hall 5C- H265-2 from 17th -21st October 2026, with the long-term objective of positioning the Sri Lankan Organic standard 1324:2025 and Sri Lankan Organic Logo in important international markets and thereby reducing the trade cost to exporters.
Mr. Mangala Wijesinghe, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Export Development Board (EDB), together with the Director General and a team of senior officials, recently met with Hon. Hanif Yusoof the Governor of the Western Province at the Governor’s Office in Battaramulla to discuss strategies for enhancing Sri Lanka’s export performance, attracting investments, and promoting the upcoming Sri Lanka Expo scheduled to be held from 14th to 17th January 2027.
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The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, convened a coordination meeting with the Lead Implementing Agencies of the National Export Development Plan (NEDP) 2026-2030 today, 29th September 2026, at the Auditorium of the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Association of Manufacturers and Exporters of Rubber Products (SLAMERP), conducted a full-day workshop titled "Business Profit Improvement through Sustainable Energy Efficiency Management for the Rubber Products Manufacturing Industry" at the EDB premises. Technical experts from the National Cleaner Production Centre (NCPC), Sri Lanka, led the programme.
Sri Lanka’s export sector has surpassed the US$ 12 Bn mark during the first eight months of 2026, with total exports reaching US$ 12.01 Bn, an increase of 4.26% compared with US$ 11.52 Bn recorded during the corresponding period of 2025. The growth reflects continued momentum in Sri Lanka’s export performance, with both merchandise and services exports recording positive growth during the period.
A high-level discussion on the implementation of the National Export Development Plan (NEDP) 2026 - 2030 was successfully held at the Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation on 15th September 2026, with a focus on strengthening the contribution of Sri Lanka’s ports and logistics sector to the country’s export growth.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Melbourne, successfully organised Sri Lanka’s first-ever national pavilion at Fine Food Australia 2026, held from 31st August to 03rd September, 2026, at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC).
In a strategic move to expand Sri Lanka’s export footprint, the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Sri Lanka High Commission in the Maldives and key private sector partners, organized a dedicated Sri Lanka Country Pavilion at the Food and Hospitality Asia Maldives (FHAM) 2026 held from 07th – 09th September 2026, in Hulhumalé, Maldives for Giftware & Lifestyle products sector.
Sri Lanka Export Development Board (SLEDB) in collaboration with University of Kelaniya organized a seminar and a mini innovation exhibition for the Sri Lankan Electronic and Electrical sector exporters and manufacturers on 03rd September 2026 at the University of Kelaniya.
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) have entered into a strategic multi-year cooperation agreement to strengthen sustainability and impact reporting across Sri Lanka’s export ecosystem and enhance the global competitiveness of Sri Lankan exporters.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) recently unveiled a specially branded Airbus A321 Neo aircraft of Sri Lankan Airlines, liveried with the "Sri Lanka Expo 2027" brand identity, to promote Sri Lanka Expo 2027 - the country's premier international exhibition.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) is taking forward Creative Sri Lanka 2030, an ambitious national programme designed to turn the country’s craft heritage into globally competitive, commercially viable and recognisable brands.
A major step towards strengthening trade, investment and business linkages between Sri Lanka and Hong Kong was taken with the successful hosting of the “ Bridging Markets: Unlocking Hong Kong–Sri Lanka Trade & Investment Opportunities” Seminar and Business Networking Dinner on 19th August 2026 at the Celestine Ballroom, Cinnamon Life, Colombo.
Sri Lanka’s export sector continued its positive growth in 2026, with total exports surpassing the US$ 10 Bn milestone during the first seven months of the year. Combined merchandise and services exports are estimated to have reached US$ 10,487.80 Mn during January–July 2026, recording a 5.5 % year-on-year growth compared to the corresponding period in 2025.
A meeting was held recently between the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and consultants to the European Commission, Paul Baker and Talal Rafi, to exchange views and insights on the potential impact of the EU India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on Sri Lanka’s export sectors.
Marking a historic milestone in Sri Lanka’s fresh fruit exports, the first-ever 20-foot container of fresh Sri Lankan pineapples (Ananas comosus) was successfully shipped to the Pakistani market on August 21.
The 26th Exporters' Forum, organized by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), was successfully held today (August 19) at the EDB premises, chaired by Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti. The forum provided an important opportunity for exporters to present their business challenges directly to policymakers and obtain practical solutions.
