Sri Lanka's Apex Organisation for Export Promotion
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.
In its continued efforts to build a dynamic and competitive export sector, the second ExpoScaleUp Knowledge Sharing Session for Batch 2 SMEs was successfully held on 23rd October 2025 at Ramada by Wyndham, Colombo 3, under the Sri Lanka Export Excellence Initiative (SLEEI) 2025. The session, organized by the EDB in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and the European Union (EU) under EU's regional initiative ‘Accelerating Climate Smart and Inclusive Infrastructure in South Asia (ACSIIS)', offered hands-on insights on topics ranging from branding to quality compliance and export documentation.
Sri Lanka’s export sector continued to demonstrate resilience and steady growth during the period of January to September of 2025, recording total earnings of US$ 12,986.52 Mn. This reflects a strong 7 % increase compared to the corresponding period in 2024.
The second edition of the maritime conference "VOYAGE SRI LANKA 2025", organized by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (SLEDB) in collaboration with key stakeholders from the public and private sectors, was successfully held on October 16, 2025, at the Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo, with the participation of Hon. Sunil Hadunnetti, Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development.
Coinciding with the Voyage Sri Lanka 2025 Marine Summit, a delegation of 10 foreign investors from countries including India, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman toured the Colombo Port and Port City on October 15. The visit aimed to showcase Sri Lanka's potential and opportunities for investment as a hub for marine services. The delegation explored opportunities across various sectors, including marine and offshore services, and boat manufacturing.
As a strategic step towards developing a mechanism to address challenges in the export value chain, the Export Development Board (EDB) has established a Trade Facilitation Task Force, which held its second networking session today (October 14) at the Export Development Board.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) successfully conducted a workshop on the application and impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and export trade in Jaffna.
Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Consulate General in Shanghai, China successfully organized a Technology Upgardation & exposure visit parallel to China International Sewing Machinery & Accessories Show (CISMA) 2025 from 24th to 28th September 2025 in Shanghai, China for the Sri Lankan Apparel sector companies.
A regional consultation workshop was successfully held today (09th) in Kandy as part of an initiative launched by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) in partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to develop the National Export Development Plan (2025-2029).
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), together with the Sri Lanka Embassy in Beijing and the Consulate General in Guangzhou, successfully organized an outward trade delegation to China from 16th to 23rd September 2025, with the aim of promoting Ceylon Cinnamon and other value-added spices in the Chinese market.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) successfully conducted a networking forum for exporters from the North Western and North Central Provinces on the 3rd of October at the Kandyan Reach Hotel in Kurunegala, under the patronage of Hon. Sunil Handunnetti, Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development.
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.
Sri Lanka successfully showcased its export potential, investment opportunities, and tourism offerings at the Sri Lanka Business Forum and Networking Session held on 26th September 2025 during the World Expo 2025 in Osaka.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, recently hosted a dynamic workshop at EDB Head Office to boost the international visibility of Sri Lanka’s creative textile sector.
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.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and Germany’s Import Promotion Desk (IPD) will formalize their longstanding collaboration through a Cooperation Agreement, expanding support to Sri Lanka’s digital products and services sector alongside natural ingredients and processed foods.
