Sri Lanka's Apex Organisation for Export Promotion
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) is taking forward Creative Sri Lanka 2030, an ambitious national programme designed to turn the country’s craft heritage into globally competitive, commercially viable and recognisable brands.
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.
A meeting was held recently between the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and consultants to the European Commission, Paul Baker and Talal Rafi, to exchange views and insights on the potential impact of the EU India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on Sri Lanka’s export sectors.
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) welcomed His Excellency Mr. Jan Thesleff, Ambassador of Sweden to Sri Lanka, for an official meeting at the EDB on 14th July 2026. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Mangala Wijesinghe, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the EDB, and attended by senior EDB officials. Mr. Sanjay Kulatunga, Honorary Consul-General of Sweden in Sri Lanka, also participated in the discussions.
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.
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 Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) has announced that Sri Lanka Expo 2026, originally scheduled to be held in 2026, has been rescheduled to 14th to 17th January 2027. The international trade exhibition will take place at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo. The decision to reschedule was made in response to prevailing geopolitical uncertainties affecting global trade and travel.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), is making significant progress in the formulation of the National Export Development Plan (NEDP) for the period 2026–2030. This strategic initiative is designed to position Sri Lanka on a path of sustained export-led economic growth, aligned with the Government’s national vision of “A Thriving Nation – A Beautiful Life.”
Sri Lanka’s total exports, including both merchandise and services, reached US$ 1,467.31 million in March 2026, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 5.2 % compared to March 2025. However, on a month-on-month basis, exports increased by 9.0% compared to February 2026 (US$ 1,346.2 million), indicating a recovery in export momentum during the month.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) recently convened a high-level meeting between the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and a broad cross-section of Sri Lanka's export industry to discuss the current fuel distribution mechanism and its impact on the export sector.
Sri Lanka’s total exports, including both merchandise and services, reached US$ 1,401.78 million in February 2026, reflecting a notable year-on-year growth of 4.22% compared to February 2025.
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.
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.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) under the Policy-Based project of the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, conducted a series of validation workshops for the National Export Development Plan (NEDP) 2025–2029 from January 12th to 14th, 2026.
