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Export Performance in August 2024

2024-09-30

Export Performance in August 2024

As per the provisional data released by the Sri Lanka Customs, the merchandise export performance in August 2024 amounted to US$ 1,165.4 million, recorded an increase of 4.18 % compared to the month of August 2023. This was mainly due to the increase in earnings from export of Apparel & Textiles, Tea, Rubber based products, Coconut based products and Spices & Concentrates.

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Canton Fair Organizers visited EDB to Scale Up Trade Relationship between China and Sri Lanka

2024-09-20

Canton Fair Organizers visited EDB to Scale Up Trade Relationship between China and Sri Lanka

A delegation from the Canton Fair Operations Department of China visited Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) on 30th August 2024 to scale up trade relationship between the two countries through participating at trade promotional events such as Canton Fair 2024.

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Mirai Consulting Group Explores Investment Opportunities in Sri Lanka

2024-09-19

Mirai Consulting Group Explores Investment Opportunities in Sri Lanka

A high-level delegation from Mirai Consulting Group, Japan, recently visited Sri Lanka to explore potential investment opportunities in various sectors. The delegation, led by Okada Atsushi, COO of Mirai Consulting Group, met with the EDB Chairman at the EDB headquarters.

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EDB and KPMG Sri Lanka collaborated to create awareness on new EU Regulations for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Factors

2024-09-18

EDB and KPMG Sri Lanka collaborated to create awareness on new EU Regulations for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Factors

Export Development Board (EDB) and KPMG Sri Lanka jointly organized a knowledge-sharing session on the new European Union (EU) regulations concerning Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors on 11th September 2024.

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Sri Lanka's Export Performance in July 2024

2024-08-22

Sri Lanka's Export Performance in July 2024

As per the provisional data released by the Sri Lanka Customs, the merchandise export performance in July 2024 amounted to US$ 1,087.6 million, recorded an increase of 6.58 % compared to the month of July 2023. This was mainly due to the increase in earnings from export of Apparel & Textiles, Tea, Coconut based products, Spices & Concentrates and Seafood.

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EDB Celebrates 45 Years of Export Excellence

2024-08-20

EDB Celebrates 45 Years of Export Excellence

The 1st of August, 2024, marks the 45th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB). The EDB was established in 1979 with the objective of establishing a strong government-level institutional framework to develop and promote Sri Lanka’s exports in order to integrate with the global economy consequent to the adoption of liberal economic policies in 1977, and it has been at the vanguard in terms of promoting and developing exports in Sri Lanka for over four decades.

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Stakeholder Meeting for Revitalizing of National Export Strategy (NES) Sri Lanka – Boat Building Sector

2024-08-13

Stakeholder Meeting for Revitalizing of National Export Strategy (NES) Sri Lanka – Boat Building Sector

Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) has initiated the process of revitalizing its existing National Export Strategy (NES). The NES was a five-year plan from 2018 to 2022 aimed at boosting Sri Lanka's export sector, improving the business environment, and increasing exports. The EDB is now focusing on updating the NES to address current market challenges and take advantage of emerging opportunities.

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Applications are now open for Presidential Export Awards 2023/24

2024-08-02

Applications are now open for Presidential Export Awards 2023/24

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Presidential Export Awards (PEA) 2023/24. The PEA ceremony is scheduled to be held in November 2024 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) under the patronage of the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

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EDB at 45: An odyssey of worthwhile accomplishments

2024-08-01

EDB at 45: An odyssey of worthwhile accomplishments

The 1st of August, 2024, marks the 45th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB). The EDB was established in 1979 with the objective of establishing a strong government-level institutional framework to develop and promote Sri Lanka’s exports in order to integrate with the global economy consequent to the adoption of liberal economic policies in 1977, and it has been at the vanguard in terms of promoting and developing exports in Sri Lanka for over four decades.

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EDB Successfully Conducts 24th Exporters’ Forum

2024-07-26

EDB Successfully Conducts 24th Exporters’ Forum

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) successfully held its 24th Exporters’ Forum on the 25th of this month. The forum, a platform for discussing and resolving issues faced by exporters, was presided over by State Minister of Investment Promotion, Hon. Dilum Amunugama.

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Sri Lanka's Export Performance in June 2024

2024-07-24

Sri Lanka's Export Performance in June 2024

As per the provisional data released by the Sri Lanka Customs, the merchandise export performance in June 2024 amounted to US$ 1,031.2 million, recorded an increase of 2.58 % compared to the month of June 2023. This was mainly due to the increase in earnings from export of Apparel & Textiles, Tea, Rubber based products, Coconut based products, Food & Beverages and Spices & Concentrates.

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EDB Hosts Awareness Workshop on Fair Trade Certification Process in Sri Lanka

2024-07-05

EDB Hosts Awareness Workshop on Fair Trade Certification Process in Sri Lanka

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) recently hosted a workshop on the Fair Trade Certification Process in Sri Lanka bringing 02 prominent certification entities to a one platform. The workshop aimed to educate Sri Lankan producers and exporters about Fair Trade certification processes and the importance of acquiring such certification.

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Sri Lanka's Export Performance in May 2024

2024-06-26

Sri Lanka's Export Performance in May 2024

As per the provisional data released by the Sri Lanka Customs, the merchandise export performance in May 2024 amounted to US$ 960.2 million, recorded an increase of 9.4 % compared to the preceding month, April 2024. Furthermore, export performance in May 2024 decreased by 5.81 % compared to May 2023. Figure 1 shows Monthly Merchandise export performance from the year 2021 to May 2024.

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Empowering Women Exporters: Enhancing Capacity in Costing and Pricing Strategies for the EU Market

2024-06-19

Empowering Women Exporters: Enhancing Capacity in Costing and Pricing Strategies for the EU Market

The Export Development Board (EDB) partnered with Germany's Import Promotion Desk (IPD) to conduct an improvement training session aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of a selected group of export-ready, women-led businesses in the area of costing and pricing. This initiative forms part of EDB's Women-Led Exports capacity-building program, designed to equip participants with essential skills and capabilities to decide on the prices of their products for entering the European market.

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EDB and IPD - Germany Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Agriculture: Sri Lanka's Path to European Markets

2024-06-18

EDB and IPD - Germany Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Agriculture: Sri Lanka's Path to European Markets

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and Germany's Import Promotion Desk (IPD) have embarked on an exciting journey to uplift a selected group of women-led businesses in the agriculture sector. This long-term Capacity Building Programme aims to empower these inspiring entrepreneurs to successfully enter and thrive in the European market.

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Sri Lanka's Export Performance in April 2024

2024-05-21

Sri Lanka's Export Performance in April 2024

The total exports (Merchandise & Service) for the month of April 2024 was recorded as US$ 1,114.22 Million increasing 1.25 % over the corresponding period of 2023.

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Sri Lanka's Export Performance in March 2024

2024-05-02

Sri Lanka's Export Performance in March 2024

The merchandise export performance in March 2024 amounted to US$ 1,138.9 million, recorded an increase of 9.77 % compared to March 2023. Furthermore, export performance in March 2024 increased by 7.51 % compared to the preceding month, February 2024. Figure 1 shows Monthly Merchandise export performance from the year 2021 to March 2024.

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MOU Signed Between the Sri Lanka Export Development Board and CHEC Port City Colombo Pvt Ltd

2024-04-30

MOU Signed Between the Sri Lanka Export Development Board and CHEC Port City Colombo Pvt Ltd

In a significant move towards attracting export-oriented businesses to Port City Colombo, CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd recently entered into a partnership with the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB).

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Sri Lanka's Export Performance in February 2024

2024-03-25

Sri Lanka's Export Performance in February 2024

The merchandise export performance in February 2024 amounted to US$ 983.7 million, recorded a modest increase of 0.17 % compared to February 2023. Furthermore, export performance in February 2024 increased by 1.3% compared to the preceding month, January 2024.

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Exploring Opportunities Under Sri Lanka Thailand Free Trade Agreement (SLTFTA)

2024-03-07

Exploring Opportunities Under Sri Lanka Thailand Free Trade Agreement (SLTFTA)

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) in collaboration with the Ministry of Industries and Department of Commerce organized a seminar on “Exploring Opportunities and Implications of the Sri Lanka-Thailand Free Trade Agreement" at the Auditorium of Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM) on 29th February, 2024 for Sri Lankan exporters.

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