Sri Lanka's Apex Organisation for Export Promotion
Sri Lanka’s export sector has continued its strong upward trajectory, recording a significant 5.8 % y-o-y growth during the period from January to November 2025. Based on Sri Lanka Customs statistics and estimated export figures for Gems & Jewellery, Petroleum Products and services, total exports reached US$ 15,776.36 Mn, the performance signals sustained growth and improved external trade conditions.
Marking the first-ever focused initiative to promote Sri Lanka’s construction services in the Indian market, a sector-specific business delegation visited Mumbai from 25th - 28th November 2025. This initiative was organized by Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Consulate General in Mumbai.
Proud to have represented the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) at the "Improving Transparency for Sustainable Business (ITSB)" Capacity Building Session held on 26th November 2025 at Cinnamon Grand, Colombo. This programme focused on enhancing the knowledge of our stakeholders, particularly SMEs and supply chain partners, on reporting frameworks, due diligence expectations, traceability requirements, and building accountability into their operations.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), together with the International Trade Centre (ITC), Switzerland's State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), recently launched the second phase of the Global Textile and Clothing Programme (GTEX2) in Sri Lanka. The initiative, implemented from 2024 to 2027, aims to enhance the competitiveness and global market presence of the country’s apparel sector.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) successfully concluded the 27th Presidential Export Awards (PEA) Ceremony on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), under the patronage of Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Prime Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
The 27th Presidential Export Awards (PEA) Ceremony, organized by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), will be held today (December 11) at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) under the patronage of His Excellency President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
The Export Development Board (EDB) has launched a rapid relief and recovery program following the severe impact of adverse weather conditions on Sri Lanka's export sector. A discussion meeting was held recently at the EDB premises, with the participation of Secretary to the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Mrs. Tilaka Jayasundara, EDB Chairman and CEO Mr. Mangala Wijesinghe, Mr. Erandika Dissanayake, Actg. Director General, Mrs.Kumudinie Mudalige, Actg. Additional Director General, Dr.Sanjeewa Rathnasekara, Director Trade Facilitation & Trade Information along with senior officials and exporters.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Embassy in Berlin, Germany, successfully organized Sri Lanka’s participation at Productronica 2025 which was held from 18th – 21st November 2025 at the Messe München Trade Fair Center in the Messestadt Riem, Germany. The EDB has earlier organized a Sri Lanka Pavilion at Productronica in 2019 for the first time.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the European Union (EU), successfully concluded the Pitching Event for the second batch of SMEs under the ExpoScaleUp program. Supported under the European Union's regional initiative 'Accelerating Climate Smart and Inclusive Infrastructure in South Asia (ACSIIS)’ as part of the EU Global Gateway Strategy, this milestone event is a key component of the Sri Lanka Export Excellence Initiative (SLEEI) 2025.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Colombo Mid Town, has launched the “Go Global” Online Awareness Programme, a comprehensive initiative aimed at equipping women-led entrepreneurs and SMEs with the knowledge, skills, and networks needed to compete and succeed in international markets. The programme commenced on 30th October 2025 and will run over the next four months, with sessions conducted online from 7.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. to accommodate the schedules of women entrepreneurs.
The Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with EDB Southern Province office, successfully conducted a workshop on using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to expand SME businesses into international markets at the Grand Rockland Hotel in Matara.
Sri Lanka’s export sector has continued its strong upward trajectory, recording a significant 6.0 % growth during the period from January to October 2025. According to data released by Sri Lanka Customs, along with estimated figures for Gems & Jewellery and Petroleum Products, total exports reached US$ 14,433.82 Mn, surpassing the performance of the corresponding period in 2024. This also marks the first time that exports have exceeded the fourteen-billion-dollar mark within the first ten months of a year.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Embassy in Brussels, successfully organized an inward trade delegation comprising 12 Fair Trade product importers and representatives from the European Union from 17th to 22nd November 2025, with the objective of promoting Sri Lankan Fair Trade products and strengthening bilateral trade relations between Sri Lanka and the EU region.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the EDB head office to collaborate on organizing the Sri Lanka Expo 2026, a premier international trade and investment promotional event.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Embassy in Beijing and the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Shanghai, successfully organized Sri Lanka’s national participation at the 8th edition of the China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2025, held from 5th to 10th November 2025 at the National Exhibition & Convention Center in Shanghai, China.
A one-day capacity development workshop on “Costing & Pricing for the Natural Ingredients Sector in the EU Market” was successfully held on 29th October 2025 at the Training Arena, 3rd Floor, DHPL Building, Colombo 02, jointly organized by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and the Import Promotion Desk (IPD) Germany.
A delegation of Sri Lankan women-led tech entrepreneurs participated in GITEX Global & Expand Northstar 2025, one of the world's most prestigious technology and investment platforms, held in Dubai from October 12-17, 2025.
Voyage Sri Lanka 2025, the international marine summit organised by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), has concluded, recording a massive success. Held on 16 October 2025, at the Kingsbury Hotel in Colombo, the event surpassed expectations, drawing over 250 local and overseas delegates from about 06 countries. Building on the momentum from its inaugural edition in 2024, this year's summit, under the theme "Unveiling the Blue Economy Potential of Sri Lanka", solidified the island nation's position as a flourishing hub for marine innovation and sustainable growth in the Indian Ocean region.
The 27th Presidential Export Awards (PEA) Ceremony, organized by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), will take place on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), under the patronage of His Excellency Anura Kumara Dissanayake, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), under its Women Entrepreneurship Development Programme, in collaboration with Verité Research, successfully conducted the Training Programme on Leveraging Trade Data for Export Success on 21st October 2025 at the EDB Training Arena, Colombo.
