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Pre Biofach Trade Fair 2022 Work Shop

2022-01-28

Pre Biofach Trade Fair 2022 Work Shop

EDB in collaboration with Import Promotion Desk (IPD), Germany conducted an onsite training program on 25th January, 2025 for exporters who are going to participate for the Biofach trade fair 2022.

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IPD hub in Sri Lanka: roadmap now set

2022-01-26

IPD hub in Sri Lanka: roadmap now set

In the autumn 2021, IPD took up residency in its office on the premises of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) in Colombo. The IPD hub is now set to be officially opened on 27 January in a ceremony attended by Sri Lankan Minister of Trade Hon. Bandula Gunawardena, German Ambassador Holger Seubert and Gregor Wolf, Deputy Managing Director of the Federation of German Wholesale, Foreign Trade and Services (BGA).

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Leading German importer urges Sri Lankan agri-product exporters to practice superior packaging to capture European markets

2022-01-19

Leading German importer urges Sri Lankan agri-product exporters to practice superior packaging to capture European markets

Jan Paul Bethke, a leading German importer of Sri Lankan fruits and tea, urged Sri Lankan agri-product exporters to practice effective and superior packaging if they are to be successful in terms of capturing markets in Europe. “If you package your product well, include a QR code (incorporating extensive details such as the farmer who grew products), and convey a personalised story, customers in advanced markets such as Germany and Europe would develop an affinity with your products”, Bethke noted. He made these remarks at a forum organised by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) on packaging and value addition strategies to enhance Sri Lanka’s agri-product exports to Germany on 12th January, 2022.

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Sri Lanka's Merchandise exports expected to surpass USD12 billion by the end of 2021

2021-12-23

Sri Lanka's Merchandise exports expected to surpass USD12 billion by the end of 2021

Sri Lanka’s merchandise exports increased by 55.11% to US$ 1,215.6 Million in November 2021 compared to November 2020 as per the data released by the Sri Lanka Customs. Exports maintained above one billion dollars for the fifth consecutive month in November this year.

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Fair trade - Trading with a Human Touch!

2021-12-23

Fair trade - Trading with a Human Touch!

Fair trade is an alternative to conventional trade which strives to support producers and workers across the world, to achieve sustainable and equitable trade relationships.

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EDB confident of future prospects of export sector

2021-12-06

EDB confident of future prospects of export sector

As the country’s exports continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) remains confident of the future prospects of the country’s export sector, with its focus to break into premium markets.

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EDB successfully concluded the 24th Presidential Export Awards Ceremony

2021-11-29

EDB successfully concluded the 24th Presidential Export Awards Ceremony

Last year, the Export Development Board (EDB) could not hold the Presidential Export Awards for financial year 2019/2020 due to the outbreak of COVID-19 and therefore it was held as a combined awards scheme this year.

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Sri Lanka’s merchandise exports continued its robust performance in October 2021, with a new high

2021-11-23

Sri Lanka’s merchandise exports continued its robust performance in October 2021, with a new high

Sri Lanka’s merchandise exports increased by 35.9% to US$ 1,160.62 Million in October 2021 compared to October 2020 as per the data released by the Sri Lanka Customs. Exports maintained above one billion for the fifth time this year.

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EDB Assist Farmer Groups to Obtain Organic Certification to Facilitate Export Market Access

2021-11-11

EDB Assist Farmer Groups to Obtain Organic Certification to Facilitate Export Market Access

The demand for organic food products is continuously increasing due to the growing interest in markets such as EU, USA, Middle East, Japan, and China. Among the producing countries, Sri Lanka maintains a reputation as a reliable producer and supplier  of organic agricultural products adhering to the internationally required organic standards such as “EU Organic”, “USDA”, “JAS” etc.   Even during COVID-19 pandemic, Sri Lanka has received considerable amount of orders for organic food products such as tea, spices, coconut kernel products, jack fruit products, traditional rice, kithul treacle etc. As a result, increasing the supply base of organic food products to serve the foreign orders on time is necessary to bring more foreign currency to the country. Europe, USA, Canada, Japan, and Australia are the main markets for these products. Even though our farmers/processors follow organic agricultural and processing practices, the products will not be marketed as “organic” unless it is verified and certified by a third-party-accredited certification body.

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Sri Lanka participates at 2021 China International Import Expo

2021-11-10

Sri Lanka participates at 2021 China International Import Expo

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Embassy in China and the Sri Lanka Consulate General in Shanghai has made arrangements to organize Sri Lanka’s participation at the 4th China International Import Expo (CIIE),which is currently taking place at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre in Shanghai.

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24th Presidential Export Awards on 26 November

2021-11-04

24th Presidential Export Awards on 26 November

Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) is planning to hold the 24th Presidential Export Awards Ceremony for the financial years 2019/20 and 2020/21 on 26th November 2021 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) under the patronage of His Excellency the President, Gotabaya Rajapaksa.  

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Sri Lanka participates in INTRAFOOD trade fair in Belgium

2021-11-03

Sri Lanka participates in INTRAFOOD trade fair in Belgium

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Belgium, together with the Export Development Board of Sri Lanka (EDB) promoted Ceylon tea, Sri Lanka spices and coconut-based products at the 8th edition of the INTRAFOOD trade fair in Kotrijk, Belgium on 27 to 28 October 2021.

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Exports earns nearly one billion dollars in September 2021

2021-10-29

Exports earns nearly one billion dollars in September 2021

Sri Lanka’s merchandize exports in September 2021 recorded US$ 995.8 Mn as per the data released by the Sri Lanka Customs. 

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New Regulations on Exporter Registration (Food & Agriculture Products) In China

2021-10-13

New Regulations on Exporter Registration (Food & Agriculture Products) In China

EDB has been informed by the Sri Lanka Embassy in China that New Regulation on Exporter Registration will be in effective from 1st January 2022 imposed by the General Administration of Custom of China (GACC) for all overseas food manufacturers.

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Sri Lanka’s Export Performance January - August 2021

2021-09-22

Sri Lanka’s Export Performance January - August 2021

Sri Lanka’s merchandize exports in August 2021 recorded an increase of 14.4 % to US$ 1,083.56 Mn as compared to US$ 947.2 Mn recorded in August 2020 as per the data released by the Sri Lanka Customs. 

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Sri Lankan Food & Beverage Products Promoted at Trade Events in South Korea

2021-09-16

Sri Lankan Food & Beverage Products Promoted at Trade Events in South Korea

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Embassy in South Korea organized Sri Lanka product displays to promote the Food & Beverage sector in the Korean market. Sri Lankan food products were promoted in Korea Import Good Fair (KIGF) organized by Korea Importers Association (KOIMA) from 22nd to 24thJuly, 2021, at COEX, Seoul, and during the Seoul Food & Hotel Show (SFH) which was held at Korea International Exhibition Center (Kintex) from 27thto 30th July, 2021. Both events provided opportunities for Sri Lankan entrepreneurs to explore new business leads and strengthen the existing business networks.

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24th Presidential Export Awards Ceremony to be held on 26th November 2021 at BMICH

2021-08-23

24th Presidential Export Awards Ceremony to be held on 26th November 2021 at BMICH

Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) is planning to hold the 24rh Presidential Export Awards Ceremony for the financial years 2019/20 and 2020/21 on 26th November 2021 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) under the patronage of His Excellency the President, Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

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Sri Lanka’s Export Performance January - July 2021

2021-08-20

Sri Lanka’s Export Performance January - July 2021

Sri Lanka’s exports have surpassed the $ 1 billion mark in July after four months’ time period where the similar achievement was only recorded in March during this year.

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Lankan Embassy in Germany holds webinar on ‘Finding a Market for Agri Products in EU

2021-08-20

Lankan Embassy in Germany holds webinar on ‘Finding a Market for Agri Products in EU

A webinar on ‘Finding a Market for Agri Products in EU’ with a special focus on organic markets, organised by the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Germany in collaboration with the Import Promotion Desk of Germany and Export Development Board of Sri Lanka was held on 29 July, with over 200 participants across large to SME Agri sector exporters.

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EDB Chief raises concerns over shortage of containers for export shipments

2021-08-12

EDB Chief raises concerns over shortage of containers for export shipments

The Export Development Board (EDB) raised concerns on the shortage of containers as a result of multiple global supply chain bottlenecks.

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