Sri Lanka's Apex Organisation for Export Promotion
A full-day workshop was recently held at the Mahaweli Reach Hotel, Kandy, bringing together regulators, industry experts, and organic farmers to discuss aligning Sri Lanka’s organic regulations with Great Britain’s (GB) organic standards. This initiative, a critical step towards gaining recognition from the UK’s Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), is expected to enhance Sri Lanka’s competitiveness in the international organic market while reducing certification costs and encouraging more farmers and processors to transition to organic agriculture.
The Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the German Import Promotion Desk (IPD), successfully completed the SME sourcing mission for 2025, aimed at boosting Sri Lankan exports to the European market.
Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) has taken a significant step towards fostering the growth of Sri Lanka's boat building and boating industry by taking initiatives to develop a comprehensive regulatory framework. This framework aims to enhance the sector’s potential, driving it forward with greater international competitiveness. To ensure effective understanding and collaboration, the EDB organized awareness creation sessions for both public and private sector stakeholders, to aware them on the recent gazette notification issued on the regulatory framework.
(Colombo/Geneva) – On 14 March, the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) are launching the SheTrades Sri Lanka Hub, funded by the UK’s SheTrades Commonwealth+ Programme.. The hub will serve as a resource centre to equip women entrepreneurs with the skills, market access, and policy support required to successfully navigate international trade dynamics, fostering greater participation in global trade.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) recently conducted a successful webinar, focusing on fostering cooperation in the Shipping & Logistics sector between Sri Lanka and Vietnam. The main objective of the program is to promote capabilities and strengths of Sri Lanka’s logistics industry in the Vietnam.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Import Promotion Desk (IPD) Germany, has taken another significant step toward empowering Export oriented women entrepreneurs by launching Phase II of the "EDB-IPD Women-Led Exports" Capacity Building Programme. This initiative aims to further enhance the export potential of women-led businesses in Sri Lanka’s agricultural sector by equipping them with essential skills, technical expertise, and international market exposure.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) successfully organized a country pavilion at BioFach 2025, the world’s largest annual organic trade fair, held from 11th to 14th February 2025 in Nuremberg, Germany. Nine Sri Lankan export companies participated in the event, showcasing a diverse range of certified organic agricultural products, including food & beverages, spices, tea, coconut-based products, fruits & vegetables, and Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) certified Ceylon Cinnamon products.
With over 400 certified organic exporters/ processors and more than 12,000 organic producers, Sri Lanka’s organic sector contributes over $0.5 billion annually to the national economy. By aligning regulations with international standards, the country aims to strengthen its credibility in the global organic market and unlock new trade opportunities. Key organic exports include tea, coconut-based products, spices, traditional rice, herbal products, and nutraceuticals.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) successfully conducted a one-day training workshop titled “Enhancing Logistics Expertise: From Order Identification to Export Success” at the EDB. The program aimed to equip exporters and startups with essential logistics knowledge to streamline their export operations and improve their competitiveness in international markets.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) recently hosted a successful networking and knowledge-sharing session at its headquarters in Colombo 02. The event brought together 100 new exporters and entrepreneurs, including SME direct and indirect exporters, along with industry leaders from five key sectors Gem & Jewellery, Tea, Processed Food, Horticulture, and Fresh Fruits.
Sri Lanka has reached a significant milestone in its efforts to protect and promote Geographical Indications (GI), culminating in the establishment of the national GI registry. This event was officially held recently in Colombo, marking a major step forward in securing the authenticity and competitiveness of Sri Lankan products in international markets.
A workshop on “Exporting from Sri Lanka To Japan; Guide & Good Practices” was successfully conducted on 24th February 2025, at Hotel NH Collection, Colombo, through collaboration between the International Trade Centre (ITC) Geneva, Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), and Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka (FCCISL).
Sri Lanka’s exports have surged past $1.3 billion in January 2025, marking a strong and promising start to the year! This remarkable growth reflects the resilience, innovation, and competitiveness of Sri Lankan industries, paving the way for sustained economic success.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (SLEDB) organized a Market Exposure and Capacity Building Programme for seven SMEs, including four women entrepreneurs, parallel to the BIOFACH exhibition in Germany from 10th to 14th February, 2025. This programme was organized in collaboration with the Import Promotion Desk, Germany, and the Sri Lanka Embassy in Berlin.
Sri Lankan tech startups and scale-ups gathered at the EDB on 20th February 2025 for an insightful and empowering awareness session organized by the Export Services Division (EDB). The session was designed to provide local tech businesses with essential market entry strategies for Europe, with a particular focus on leveraging Berlin’s thriving startup ecosystem.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), the host institution of SheTrades Sri Lanka Hub, in collaboration with the International Trade Centre (ITC), recently facilitated the participation of Selyn Exporters (Pvt) Limited and Candle House Ceylon, two Sri Lankan women-led businesses, at Ambiente 2025, one of the world’s premier trade fairs for consumer goods held in Frankfurt, Germany. This initiative was part of the SheTrades Commonwealth+ Programme, funded by the United Kingdom's (UK) International Development.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) successfully organized an awareness seminar on the New Exporter Development Programme on 18th February 2025 at the Techno Park of Eastern University, Sri Lanka, in Batticaloa. This event marked a significant milestone in the EDB’s efforts to enhance the export potential of entrepreneurs in the Eastern Province.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the International Trade Centre (ITC), successfully conducted a Training of Trainers (ToT) Programme under the SheTrades Commonwealth+ Programme, funded by UK International Development.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the International Trade Centre (ITC), successfully conducted a two day training on Branding and Digital Marketing under the SheTrades Commonwealth+ Programme, funded by United Kingdom (UK) International Development. The training, held on 13th and 14th February 2025 in Colombo, was designed to enhance the branding, social media presence, and digital marketing capabilities of 40 export oriented women-led businesses.
The Sri Lanka Consulate General in Mumbai, in collaboration with the Export Development Board (EDB), promotes Educational co-operation between the Somaiya Vidyavihar University in Mumbai and several leading Sri Lankan institutions.
