Sri Lanka’s Exports Surpass US$ 10 Bn in First Seven Months of 2026, Maintaining Positive Growth Momentum

Sri Lanka’s export sector continued its positive growth in 2026, with total exports surpassing the US$ 10 Bn milestone during the first seven months of the year. Combined merchandise and services exports are estimated to have reached US$ 10,487.80 Mn during January–July 2026, recording a 5.5 % year-on-year growth compared to the corresponding period in 2025.

Merchandise exports remained the primary contributor to overall export earnings, with cumulative earnings reaching US$ 8,188.32 Mn during January–July 2026. This represents a 5.05% increase compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, reflecting the continued resilience of Sri Lanka’s merchandise export sector amid evolving global market conditions.

Meanwhile, services exports continued to demonstrate strong growth, reaching an estimated US$ 2,299.48 Mn during the first seven months of 2026. This represents a 7.02% year-on-year increase, further strengthening the contribution of the services sector to Sri Lanka’s overall export earnings.

The continued expansion of both merchandise and services exports highlights the resilience and broad-based growth of Sri Lanka’s export sector, while reinforcing its increasingly important role in generating foreign exchange, supporting economic growth, and strengthening the country’s external sector performance.