Sri Lanka's Apex Organisation for Export Promotion
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.
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.
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).
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.
His Excellency President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday (August 12, 2025) chaired the Second Export Development Council of Ministers Meeting (EDCM) at the Presidential Secretariat, marking significant milestones in Sri Lanka's ambitious journey toward achieving USD 36 billion in annual export revenue by 2030.
The 1st of August 2025 marks the 46th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), the country’s apex organization for export promotion and development. Established under the Sri Lanka Export Development Act No. 40 of 1979, the EDB plays a pivotal role in shaping a vibrant and diversified export sector, positioning Sri Lanka as a competitive player in global trade.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), under the patronage of Hon. Sunil Handunnetti, Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, successfully conducted the Regional Exporters Networking Forum on Tuesday, 29th July 2025, at the Mahaweli Reach Hotel, Katugastota, Kandy.
Sri Lanka's export sector demonstrated remarkable resilience and steady progress during the first six months of 2025, with total exports reaching US$ 8,337.86 Mn, marking a robust 6.70 % growth compared to the same period in 2024.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) is now calling for applications for the 27th Presidential Export Awards, which will be held under the patronage of His Excellency President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in December 2025 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH).
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in partnership with the Australian High Commission, the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), hosted a high-level seminar titled “Leveraging Australian Best Practices in Export Promotion” on 30th June 2025 in Colombo.
Sri Lanka's export sector demonstrated remarkable resilience and steady progress during the first five months of 2025, with total exports reaching US$ 6,933.35 Mn, marking a robust 7.14% growth compared to the same period in 2024.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the International Trade Centre (ITC) officially launched the SheTrades Sri Lanka Hub web page under the framework of the United Kingdom (UK) Government-funded SheTrades Commonwealth+ Programme, marking a major milestone in the country’s efforts to empower women-led businesses and integrate them into global trade.
Sri Lanka's export sector demonstrated remarkable resilience and steady progress during the first four months of 2025, with total exports reaching US$ 5,583.25 Mn, marking a robust 6.9% increase compared to the same period in 2024. This upward trend reflects renewed momentum across key industries and underscores the sector’s adaptability in an evolving global trade landscape.
A strategic planning session focusing on current export conditions, regional potential, and the necessary interventions to enhance export development in the North Western and North Central Provinces was held recently at the Kurunegala District Secretariat. The session was chaired by Hon. Sunil Handunnetti, Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, with the objective of strengthening provincial-level contributions to Sri Lanka’s national export development agenda.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) hosted an orientation programme for the newly appointed Heads of Sri Lanka Missions on 16th May 2025 at the EDB. Organized at the request of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, the session aimed to brief the Heads of Missions on Sri Lanka’s current export strategies, sectoral priorities, and potential avenues for diplomatic collaboration to enhance international trade.
A team of officials from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) visited the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) on 25th April, 2025 to initiate discussions on the formulation of the National Export Development Plan (NEDP) for 2025–2029, a key initiative announced in the 2025 Budget under the "A Thriving Nation – A Beautiful Life" policy framework.
A strategic discussion aimed at enhancing the contribution of provincial export development was held on 22nd April 2025 under the patronage of Hon. Sunil Handunnetti, Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, at the Matara District Secretariat. The event marked the initiation of a pilot project in the Southern Province, designed to develop and implement a structured export-oriented action plan at the Divisional Secretariat level.
Sri Lanka has demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth in its export sector during the first quarter of 2025, with total exports reaching US$ 4,212.13 Mn, reflecting a robust 5.87% growth compared to the same period last year.
