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“EU is committed to uplift Sri Lanka’s economic fortunes” – Excellency Carmen Moreno, Ambassador for EU in Sri Lanka

2024-11-12

“EU is committed to uplift Sri Lanka’s economic fortunes” – Excellency Carmen Moreno, Ambassador for EU in Sri Lanka

European Union (EU) Ambassador to Sri Lanka Her Excellency Carmen Moreno reiterated their unwavering commitment to uplift the island’s economic conditions by engaging in fruitful collaborations. The Ambassador made these remarks when she made a courtesy call on the newly appointed EDB Chairman Mr. Mangala Wijesinghe on the 7th November, 2024, together with the Deputy Head of Mission Mr. Lars Bredal.

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EDB Establishes

2024-11-04

EDB Establishes "Trade Facilitation Task Force" to Enhance Export Efficiency

As a strategic move to develop a mechanism for addressing challenges in the export value chain, the Export Development Board (EDB) has established a Trade Facilitation Task Force. The first meeting was held on October 29 at the Export Development Board.

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Export Performance in September 2024

2024-10-29

Export Performance in September 2024

As per the provisional data released by the Sri Lanka Customs, the merchandise export performance in September 2024 amounted to US$ 937.95 million, recorded a decline of 3.49 % compared to the month of September 2023. This was mainly due to the decrease in earnings from export of Tea, Rubber based products, Electrical & Electronics and Seafood.

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Synergizing Success: HKTDC and EDB Join Forces to Boost Sri Lanka's Exports

2024-10-24

Synergizing Success: HKTDC and EDB Join Forces to Boost Sri Lanka's Exports

In a significant step towards strengthening trade and economic relations between Sri Lanka and Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and the Export Development Board (EDB) have come together to host a landmark Roadshow at The Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo on 11th October 2024 .

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Mangala Wijesinghe Assumes Duties as the 16th Chairman of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board

2024-10-16

Mangala Wijesinghe Assumes Duties as the 16th Chairman of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board

Mr. Mangala Wijesinghe officially assumed duties as the 16th Chairman of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) on October 16 at the EDB headquarters. He initially joined Browns & Company 16 years ago.

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EDB Explores Business Collaboration with Sweden

2024-10-15

EDB Explores Business Collaboration with Sweden

Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) met a delegation led by H.E. Jan Thesleff, Swedish Ambassador to India and Sri Lanka, Mr. Sanjay Kulatunga, Honorary Consul General of Sweden in Colombo, and Mr. Pawan Tehlani, Lead for Sustainability and Climate Change at Business Sweden, on 04th of October 2024. The meeting was mainly focused on potential business collaborations and opportunities between the two nations.

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Export Performance in August 2024

2024-09-30

Export Performance in August 2024

As per the provisional data released by the Sri Lanka Customs, the merchandise export performance in August 2024 amounted to US$ 1,165.4 million, recorded an increase of 4.18 % compared to the month of August 2023. This was mainly due to the increase in earnings from export of Apparel & Textiles, Tea, Rubber based products, Coconut based products and Spices & Concentrates.

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Canton Fair Organizers visited EDB to Scale Up Trade Relationship between China and Sri Lanka

2024-09-20

Canton Fair Organizers visited EDB to Scale Up Trade Relationship between China and Sri Lanka

A delegation from the Canton Fair Operations Department of China visited Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) on 30th August 2024 to scale up trade relationship between the two countries through participating at trade promotional events such as Canton Fair 2024.

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Mirai Consulting Group Explores Investment Opportunities in Sri Lanka

2024-09-19

Mirai Consulting Group Explores Investment Opportunities in Sri Lanka

A high-level delegation from Mirai Consulting Group, Japan, recently visited Sri Lanka to explore potential investment opportunities in various sectors. The delegation, led by Okada Atsushi, COO of Mirai Consulting Group, met with the EDB Chairman at the EDB headquarters.

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EDB and KPMG Sri Lanka collaborated to create awareness on new EU Regulations for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Factors

2024-09-18

EDB and KPMG Sri Lanka collaborated to create awareness on new EU Regulations for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Factors

Export Development Board (EDB) and KPMG Sri Lanka jointly organized a knowledge-sharing session on the new European Union (EU) regulations concerning Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors on 11th September 2024.

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Sri Lanka's Export Performance in July 2024

2024-08-22

Sri Lanka's Export Performance in July 2024

As per the provisional data released by the Sri Lanka Customs, the merchandise export performance in July 2024 amounted to US$ 1,087.6 million, recorded an increase of 6.58 % compared to the month of July 2023. This was mainly due to the increase in earnings from export of Apparel & Textiles, Tea, Coconut based products, Spices & Concentrates and Seafood.

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EDB Celebrates 45 Years of Export Excellence

2024-08-20

EDB Celebrates 45 Years of Export Excellence

The 1st of August, 2024, marks the 45th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB). The EDB was established in 1979 with the objective of establishing a strong government-level institutional framework to develop and promote Sri Lanka’s exports in order to integrate with the global economy consequent to the adoption of liberal economic policies in 1977, and it has been at the vanguard in terms of promoting and developing exports in Sri Lanka for over four decades.

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Applications are now open for Presidential Export Awards 2023/24

2024-08-02

Applications are now open for Presidential Export Awards 2023/24

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Presidential Export Awards (PEA) 2023/24. The PEA ceremony is scheduled to be held in November 2024 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) under the patronage of the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

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EDB at 45: An odyssey of worthwhile accomplishments

2024-08-01

EDB at 45: An odyssey of worthwhile accomplishments

The 1st of August, 2024, marks the 45th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB). The EDB was established in 1979 with the objective of establishing a strong government-level institutional framework to develop and promote Sri Lanka’s exports in order to integrate with the global economy consequent to the adoption of liberal economic policies in 1977, and it has been at the vanguard in terms of promoting and developing exports in Sri Lanka for over four decades.

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EDB Successfully Conducts 24th Exporters’ Forum

2024-07-26

EDB Successfully Conducts 24th Exporters’ Forum

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) successfully held its 24th Exporters’ Forum on the 25th of this month. The forum, a platform for discussing and resolving issues faced by exporters, was presided over by State Minister of Investment Promotion, Hon. Dilum Amunugama.

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Sri Lanka's Export Performance in June 2024

2024-07-24

Sri Lanka's Export Performance in June 2024

As per the provisional data released by the Sri Lanka Customs, the merchandise export performance in June 2024 amounted to US$ 1,031.2 million, recorded an increase of 2.58 % compared to the month of June 2023. This was mainly due to the increase in earnings from export of Apparel & Textiles, Tea, Rubber based products, Coconut based products, Food & Beverages and Spices & Concentrates.

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EDB Hosts Awareness Workshop on Fair Trade Certification Process in Sri Lanka

2024-07-05

EDB Hosts Awareness Workshop on Fair Trade Certification Process in Sri Lanka

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) recently hosted a workshop on the Fair Trade Certification Process in Sri Lanka bringing 02 prominent certification entities to a one platform. The workshop aimed to educate Sri Lankan producers and exporters about Fair Trade certification processes and the importance of acquiring such certification.

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Sri Lanka's Export Performance in May 2024

2024-06-26

Sri Lanka's Export Performance in May 2024

As per the provisional data released by the Sri Lanka Customs, the merchandise export performance in May 2024 amounted to US$ 960.2 million, recorded an increase of 9.4 % compared to the preceding month, April 2024. Furthermore, export performance in May 2024 decreased by 5.81 % compared to May 2023. Figure 1 shows Monthly Merchandise export performance from the year 2021 to May 2024.

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Sri Lanka's Export Performance in April 2024

2024-05-21

Sri Lanka's Export Performance in April 2024

The total exports (Merchandise & Service) for the month of April 2024 was recorded as US$ 1,114.22 Million increasing 1.25 % over the corresponding period of 2023.

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People’s Bank and EDB Forge Strategic Alliance to Boost Sri Lanka’s Export Sector

2024-05-14

People’s Bank and EDB Forge Strategic Alliance to Boost Sri Lanka’s Export Sector

In a landmark move aimed at propelling Sri Lanka’s export sector to new heights, the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (SLEDB) and People’s Bank have entered into a strategic partnership.

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