Sri Lanka's Apex Organisation for Export Promotion
Sri Lanka’s export sector began 2026 on a strong momentum, recording a robust year-on-year growth of 13.71%, signaling renewed momentum in external trade performance. According to statistics released by Sri Lanka Customs, together with estimated export figures for gems and jewellery, petroleum products, and services, total export earnings reached US$ 1,532.6 Mn. The encouraging performance reflects broad-based growth across key export sectors, improving global demand conditions, and sustained national efforts to enhance export competitiveness at the outset of the year.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (SLEDB) successfully organized a Market Exposure and Capacity Building Programme in parallel with BIOFACH 2026, held in Germany from 09th to 14th February 2026.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Riyadh and the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), successfully conducted an informative webinar on the registration procedures and regulatory requirements for exporting products to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), with the participation of over 90 Sri Lankan export companies.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the British High Commission in Colombo, successfully conducted a hybrid Awareness Session titled “Enhancing Export Opportunities to the UK through the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS)” on 11th February 2026. The session, held both physically at the EDB and virtually via Zoom, attracted the participation of nearly 200 exporters and export-related stakeholders from across the country.
Building on the outcomes of the December 2024 UK–Sri Lanka trade mission and the launch of the SheTrades Sri Lanka Hub in March 2025, Sri Lankan women-led businesses are now strengthening their engagement directly with the UK market through a trade initiative focused on advancing tangible business linkages.
BIOFACH, being the world’s largest and most influential international trade fair dedicated to the organic sector, provides a vital global platform for countries to promote their certified organic products and strengthen their presence in international markets. Recognizing this importance, Sri Lanka will participate in BIOFACH 2026, to be held in Nuremberg, Germany, from 10th to 13th February 2026, with a strong national presence organized by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) in collaboration with the National Organic Control Unit (NOCU).
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) had a high-level meeting with Mr. Hung Chiu Wah Derek, Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka to Hong Kong, on 06th February 2026, during his visit to Sri Lanka. The meeting was chaired by the Chairman and CEO of the EDB and attended by Directors, highlighting the strategic importance of Hong Kong as a key export destination and gateway to East Asian and global markets.
The Export Development Board (EDB) recently organized a networking session at its head office, targeting new and potential exporters in Sri Lanka's tea and coconut sectors.
The 09th edition of the Boat & Marine Show organized collectively by the Chamber of Marine Industries of Sri Lanka (CMISL), Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development was held successfully from 30th January – 01st February 2026 at Port City, Colombo which showcased the country’s capabilities in marine tourism, recreational boating, yachting and boat building which are mainly focused on exports.
Senior officials of Mr.Daniel Jaksan, Economic and Commercial officer at the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, accompanied by Ms.Thiloma Abayanayaka, Commercial and Economic Assistant, met with the Chairman of the Export Development Board (EDB) Mr.Mangala Wijesinghe, along with the senior officials including Acting Additional Director General (Development) Mrs. Kumudinie Mudalige, Director of Export Agriculture Mr. Janak Badugama, Director of Trade Facilitation & Trade Information Dr. S.U. Rathnasekera, and other EDB officials to discuss expanding trade relations and investment opportunities between the two countries.
