• Alt

    Sri Lanka's Apex Organisation for Export Promotion

    Explore

EDB News

News

Regional Consultation Workshop on National Export Development Plan Held in Kandy

2025-10-09

Regional Consultation Workshop on National Export Development Plan Held in Kandy

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).

Read More

North Western and North Central Provinces Exporters' Networking Forum Held in Kurunegala

2025-10-07

North Western and North Central Provinces Exporters' Networking Forum Held in Kurunegala

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.

Read More

Sri Lanka Launches Stakeholder Consultations for National Export Development Plan 2025-2029

2025-10-02

Sri Lanka Launches Stakeholder Consultations for National Export Development Plan 2025-2029

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.

Read More

Sri Lanka’s Export Earnings hit US$ 11.6 Bn in January – August 2025

2025-09-23

Sri Lanka’s Export Earnings hit US$ 11.6 Bn in January – August 2025

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.

Read More

EDB and Germany’s Import Promotion Desk to Expand Cooperation

2025-09-16

EDB and Germany’s Import Promotion Desk to Expand Cooperation

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.

Read More

Minister Sunil Handunnetti Leads Strategic Meeting with Export Development Officers

2025-09-09

Minister Sunil Handunnetti Leads Strategic Meeting with Export Development Officers

A special meeting between the Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Mr. Sunil Handunnetti, and Export Development Officers serving under the Ministry across the Southern, Western, and Sabaragamuwa provinces was held on the 03rd September 2025 at the premises of the Export Development Board (EDB).

Read More

Sri Lanka’s Exports Surge to Nearly US$ 10 Billion in First Seven Months of 2025

2025-08-25

Sri Lanka’s Exports Surge to Nearly US$ 10 Billion in First Seven Months of 2025

Sri Lanka's export sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience and steady momentum during the first seven months of 2025, with total exports reaching US$ 9,992.53 Mn, marking a robust 7.79 % growth compared to the corresponding period in 2024.

Read More

President Leads Second EDCM, Accelerating Progress Toward USD 36 Billion Export Target

2025-08-13

President Leads Second EDCM, Accelerating Progress Toward USD 36 Billion Export Target

His Excellency President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday (August 12, 2025) chaired the Second Export Development Council of Ministers Meeting (EDCM) at the Presidential Secretariat, marking significant milestones in Sri Lanka's ambitious journey toward achieving USD 36 billion in annual export revenue by 2030.

Read More

EDB at 46: A Legacy of Transformative Progress

2025-08-01

EDB at 46: A Legacy of Transformative Progress

The 1st of August 2025 marks the 46th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), the country’s apex organization for export promotion and development. Established under the Sri Lanka Export Development Act No. 40 of 1979, the EDB plays a pivotal role in shaping a vibrant and diversified export sector, positioning Sri Lanka as a competitive player in global trade.

Read More

Regional Exporters Networking Initiative Launched from Kandy

2025-07-30

Regional Exporters Networking Initiative Launched from Kandy

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), under the patronage of Hon. Sunil Handunnetti, Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, successfully conducted the Regional Exporters Networking Forum on Tuesday, 29th July 2025, at the Mahaweli Reach Hotel, Katugastota, Kandy.

Read More

Sri Lanka Participation at the Global SME Ministerial Meeting and Trade Promotion Organizations Leadership Dialogue

2025-07-29

Sri Lanka Participation at the Global SME Ministerial Meeting and Trade Promotion Organizations Leadership Dialogue

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), Mr. Mangala Wijesinghe, represented Sri Lanka at two prestigious international events held in Johannesburg, South Africa, the Trade Promotion Organizations (TPO) Leadership Dialogue and the inaugural Global SME Ministerial Meeting. Both events took place at the Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre from 22nd to 24th July 2025.

Read More

Sri Lanka’s Exports Surge to US$ 8.3 Billion in First Six Months of 2025

2025-07-28

Sri Lanka’s Exports Surge to US$ 8.3 Billion in First Six Months of 2025

Sri Lanka's export sector demonstrated remarkable resilience and steady progress during the first six months of 2025, with total exports reaching US$ 8,337.86 Mn, marking a robust 6.70 % growth compared to the same period in 2024.

Read More

Applications Invited for the 27ᵗʰ Presidential Export Awards

2025-07-14

Applications Invited for the 27ᵗʰ Presidential Export Awards

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) is now calling for applications for the 27th Presidential Export Awards, which will be held under the patronage of His Excellency President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in December 2025 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH).

Read More

Sri Lanka and Australia Deepen Trade Collaboration through Seminar on Export Promotion Best Practices

2025-07-02

Sri Lanka and Australia Deepen Trade Collaboration through Seminar on Export Promotion Best Practices

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in partnership with the Australian High Commission, the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), hosted a high-level seminar titled “Leveraging Australian Best Practices in Export Promotion” on 30th June 2025 in Colombo.

Read More

Sri Lanka’s Exports Surge to US$ 6.9 Billion in First five Months of 2025

2025-06-26

Sri Lanka’s Exports Surge to US$ 6.9 Billion in First five Months of 2025

Sri Lanka's export sector demonstrated remarkable resilience and steady progress during the first five months of 2025, with total exports reaching US$ 6,933.35 Mn, marking a robust 7.14% growth compared to the same period in 2024.

Read More

EDB Partners with SDCSL to Strengthen SME Exporters’ Commitment to Sustainability and Transparency

2025-06-24

EDB Partners with SDCSL to Strengthen SME Exporters’ Commitment to Sustainability and Transparency

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) recently convened a high-level meeting to explore strategic collaboration for the implementation of the newly launched Initiative for Textile Sustainability Benchmarking (ITSB) a transformative platform aimed at elevating sustainability standards across Sri Lanka’s textile and apparel sector.

Read More

Sri Lanka Export Excellence Initiative Advances SMEs with ExpoScaleUp

2025-06-04

Sri Lanka Export Excellence Initiative Advances SMEs with ExpoScaleUp

Colombo, June 2, 2025 – The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the European Union (EU), successfully organized the Pitching Event for the ExpoScaleUp program at the Ramada Hotel in Colombo. 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.

Read More

Technical Exposure Programme & SME Product Display parallel to “Style Bangkok 2025” in Bangkok, Thailand

2025-05-28

Technical Exposure Programme & SME Product Display parallel to “Style Bangkok 2025” in Bangkok, Thailand

Sri Lanka Export Development Board organized the Technical Exposure programme & the product display parallel to “Style Bangkok 2025” for the Sri Lankan export potential SME companies in collaboration with the Sri Lankan Embassy in Thailand from 01st to 06th April 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Read More

EDB, ITC and the UK Government Launch Official SheTrades Sri Lanka Hub Web Page to Empower Women-led Businesses

2025-05-27

EDB, ITC and the UK Government Launch Official SheTrades Sri Lanka Hub Web Page to Empower Women-led Businesses

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the International Trade Centre (ITC) officially launched the SheTrades Sri Lanka Hub web page under the framework of the United Kingdom (UK) Government-funded SheTrades Commonwealth+ Programme, marking a major milestone in the country’s efforts to empower women-led businesses and integrate them into global trade.

Read More

Sri Lanka’s Exports Surge to US$ 5.5 Billion in First Four Months of 2025

2025-05-26

Sri Lanka’s Exports Surge to US$ 5.5 Billion in First Four Months of 2025

Sri Lanka's export sector demonstrated remarkable resilience and steady progress during the first four months of 2025, with total exports reaching US$ 5,583.25 Mn, marking a robust 6.9% increase compared to the same period in 2024. This upward trend reflects renewed momentum across key industries and underscores the sector’s adaptability in an evolving global trade landscape.

Read More