Sri Lanka's Apex Organisation for Export Promotion
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the High Commission of Sri Lanka in the Maldives and the Sri Lanka Maldives Business Council, organized Sri Lanka Pavilion at the Hotel Asia Exhibition & International Culinary Challenge 2026, held from 28th to 30th September 2026 in Hulhumalé, Maldives.
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.
Oman's Tax Authority has applied a zero percent VAT rate to essential items like basic food products, medicines and medical equipment as per three new administrative decisions issued on Sunday.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Sri Lanka's export sector continued to demonstrate resilience and sustained growth, with the country's total exports surpassing the US$ 9 billion milestone during the first half of 2026. Combined merchandise and services exports reached an estimated US$ 9,012.24 Mn during the January–June 2026 period, representing an 8% year-on-year increase compared to the corresponding period in 2025.
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’s export sector has demonstrated continued resilience and growth momentum, with total exports surpassing the US$ 7.3 billion during the first five months of 2026. The country’s combined merchandise and services exports reached an estimated US$ 7,393.39 million from January to May 2026, recording a 7.56% year-on-year growth compared to the corresponding period in 2025.
Marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s economic development, the National Export Development Plan (NEDP) 2026–2030 was officially launched today, 16 June 2026.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Thailand, successfully organized a Technical Exposure and Capacity Building Programme in parallel to THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2026, held from 24th to 31st May 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand.
Sri Lanka strengthened its presence in the international food and beverage sector through its successful participation at THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2026, one of Asia’s largest and most influential food and beverage trade exhibitions, held from 26th to 30th May 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. The participation was organized by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) in collaboration with the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand, with the objective of promoting Sri Lankan food and beverage products and expanding market opportunities in the Southeast Asian region and beyond.
Sri Lanka’s total exports, comprising both merchandise and services, reached US$ 1,380.93 million in April 2026, recording a year-on-year growth of 6 % compared to April 2025.
The Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with Control Union Sri Lanka, convened an awareness programme on Sri Lanka's readiness for the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), with a special focus on stakeholders in the coffee and wood-based products sectors.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and Janathakshan GTE Ltd., the lead implementing partner of the GEF-07 Project, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the EDB Head Office, formalizing a strategic collaboration related to biodiversity conservation, sustainable land management, and climate-resilient livelihoods.The MoU was signed by Mr. Mangala Wijesinghe, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the EDB, and Dr. Janaka Hemathilaka, CEO/Executive Director of Janathakshan GTE Ltd., in the presence of senior officials of the EDB.
