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SLEDB presents its flagship statistical publication “Export Performance Indicators 2023”

2024-08-13

SLEDB presents its flagship statistical publication “Export Performance Indicators 2023”

The latest edition provides statistical information related to Sri Lanka’s external trade and its contribution to major economic indicators such as trade balance.  GDP and individual sectoral involvement for the year 2023 and five preceding years.

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EDB’s pioneering initiatives to develop the Wellness Tourism industry

2020-07-22

EDB’s pioneering initiatives to develop the Wellness Tourism industry

Sri Lanka’s Wellness Tourism industry received a new impetus when the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) recognized Wellness Tourism as a thrust sector under the National Export Strategy (NES) 2018-22, as the island has natural and traditional endowments that can be used to develop a sustainable Wellness Tourism industry. Ever since then, the EDB has undertaken ground-breaking initiatives to make Wellness Tourism one of the top income earners of the country.

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The bounce is back - Export Performance June 2020

2020-07-18

The bounce is back - Export Performance June 2020

Earnings from merchandise exports rebounded in June 2020 to US $ 906.02 Mn as per the Customs statistics, with the export sector progressively commencing actions following the relaxation of lockdown measures and the recovery of both domestic and global supply and demand chains to some extent.

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National Export Strategy for a prompt COVID-19 recovery

2020-07-17

National Export Strategy for a prompt COVID-19 recovery

The world economy is in partial paralysis. The COVID-19 ripple effect is more than just a recession, it’s causing a global economic shutdown. The virus that initially triggered a supply and demand shock in China spread throughout the world creating shocks that amplified the impact; not just in the flows of trade and tourists, but also in global financial markets...........

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EDB steps up efforts to preserve Ceylon Cinnamon

2020-07-03

EDB steps up efforts to preserve Ceylon Cinnamon

The Export Development Board (EDB) is stepping up efforts to further preserve Ceylon Cinnamon, with plans to establish an Internal Control Mechanism.

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EDB steps up support for organic exports

2020-07-02

EDB steps up support for organic exports

The Export Development Board (EDB) has stepped up its support for organic exports, initiating a funding scheme for growers and processors.

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Despite COVID 19 pandemic Sri Lanka’s global image rose phenomenally

2020-06-23

Despite COVID 19 pandemic Sri Lanka’s global image rose phenomenally

Sri Lanka Export Development Board’s Director of the Export Agriculture Division Malani Baddegamage in an interview with Daily News Finance yesterday, stressed that Sri Lanka’s global image rose phenomenally following the outbreak of COVID 19 as buyers were convinced with the manner that the Government controlled the spread of global pandemic.

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Export Performance – May 2020

2020-06-22

Export Performance – May 2020

Merchandise exports for the month of May 2020 has bounced back to US$ 602 Mn, compared to the previous month of April which was only US $ 277 Mn according to the customs provisional statistics.

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Expo 2020 Dubai postponed by a year

2020-06-09

Expo 2020 Dubai postponed by a year

Expo 2020 Dubai is gearing up to help shape a post-pandemic world and create a better future for all after a two-thirds majority of Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) Member States voted in favour of postponing the next World Expo by one year.  This global mega event will now run from 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022.

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How Sri Lanka could thrive as an ideal higher education destination

2020-05-18

How Sri Lanka could thrive as an ideal higher education destination

With Sri Lanka being commended for its highly successful measures in containing the novel coronavirus which led to a global pandemic whilst many developed nations failed to do so, it is an ideal moment for the country to be positive and turn this crisis into an opportunity especially when it comes to higher education.

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Export Performance – March 2020

2020-04-29

Export Performance – March 2020

According to monthly exports statistics, merchandize export earnings have decreased by nearly 42% to US $ 646 Mn from US $ 1112 recorded in March 2019.

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Sri Lanka’s Export Performance in January - February 2020

2020-03-29

Sri Lanka’s Export Performance in January - February 2020

Total merchandise exports for Jan & Feb 2020, was US$ 1,931 which resulted in a reduction of 3.6% compared to the same period in 2019.

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Sri Lanka Single Country Exhibition in Jordan garners attention

2020-03-06

Sri Lanka Single Country Exhibition in Jordan garners attention

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in partnership with the Sri Lanka Export Development Board organized a Familiarization tour of the Jordan market for a 13 member delegation of Sri Lankan entrepreneurs from 25 – 27 February to seek entry into the Jordanian market which has been hitherto largely untapped by Sri Lanka.

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Exporters must prepare for COVID-19 fallout: EDB chief

2020-03-05

Exporters must prepare for COVID-19 fallout: EDB chief

The Export Development Board (EDB) yesterday called on the private sector to plan and prepare for the novel coronavirus COVID-19 challenge, which has caused market and supply chain disruptions globally since February, and is threatening to impact trade.

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Lanka needs popularize boating as a lifestyle

2020-03-05

Lanka needs popularize boating as a lifestyle

Sri Lanka needs to popularize boating as a lifestyle to create awareness on the boating activities among the relevant stakeholders and more importantly to increase revenue in a big way, Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), Director General Jeevani Siriwardena said.

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Business Networking Event and Market Familiarization Programme for the Sri Lankan Exporters in Egypt

2020-03-04

Business Networking Event and Market Familiarization Programme for the Sri Lankan Exporters in Egypt

Embassy of Sri Lanka in Egypt organized a business networking event, from 23 to 25 February 2020, with the participation of a 11-member delegation of Sri Lankan exporters, facilitated by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board, funded by the Ministry of Foreign Relations, under the Economic Diplomacy Programme. This event focused on promoting selected Sri Lankan products having a high demand in the Egypt markets namely; Ceylon Tea, Coconut Products, Rubber Products and Spices.

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Export Performance - January 2020 - EDB

2020-03-04

Export Performance - January 2020 - EDB

According to the latest customs provisional data the total exports from Sri Lanka in January 2020, recorded a marginal increase of 0.96% in comparison to the similar period of the previous year, due to the merchandise exports recording a drop of 7.41% and the projected growth of 26% of Service exports, The merchandise exports stood at US$ 961 Mn in January 2020, which is lesser than US$ 77 Mn, in January 2019. The figure for Service exports has not yet been released and the EDB has projected figures based on the past published records. It was revealed that only in the year 2019 the exports recorded over one billion in comparison to the figures of the last five years.

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EDB Chairman predicts a bright future for Sri Lanka’s fruit and vegetable exports

2020-03-02

EDB Chairman predicts a bright future for Sri Lanka’s fruit and vegetable exports

Prabhash Subasinghe, Chairman - EDB, predicted a bright future for Sri Lanka’s fruit and vegetable exporters, as the new government under the guidance of HE President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has placed a great emphasis to develop agriculture via advanced technologies. Subasinghe encouraged the fruit and vegetable exporters to exploit the opportunities from the new government’s people-centric economic development policies to generate a higher export income. He made these remarks during a meeting with the industry leaders last week at the EDB.

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EDB chief urges rubber exporters to achieve greater heights

2020-02-24

EDB chief urges rubber exporters to achieve greater heights

Prabhash Subasinghe, Chairman, EDB, urged rubber industry leaders to strive towards achieving greater heights in exports during his maiden discussion with the industry representatives last Wednesday (19th February 2020) since assuming office.

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EDB Establishes a Help Desk for Customers

2020-02-18

EDB Establishes a Help Desk for Customers

The Export Development Board has taken an initiative to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of EDB Services delivering satisfaction to all customers.

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