Sri Lanka trade deficit down amid weak credit in May
July 14, 2014 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s exports rose 11.1 percent to 882.1 million US dollars in May 2014 from a year earlier led by apparel exports that …
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Sri Lanka exports up 9.4-pct in April, trade gap down amid weak credit
June 20, 2014 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s exports grew 9.4 percent to 762.2 million US dollars, while imports fell 5.3 percent in April from a year …
Sri Lanka exports surge 28.6-pct in March, trade gap narrows
May 26, 2014 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s exports surged 28.6 percent in March 2014 from a year earlier to 1,069.9 million US dollars with apparel up 32.6 …
Sri Lanka textile maker says European orders strong, US buyers cautious
May 21, 2014 (LBO) – Demand from US retailers have softened in recent months but European demand was still strong, Textured Jersey, a Sri Lanka based …
Sri Lanka’s March exports up 26-pct, 1Q 15.7-pct: commerce ministry
May 09, 2014 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s exports rose 26 percent from a year earlier to 1,060 million US dollars in March 2014 with apparels rising 31.9 …
Sri Lanka exports to EU up 16.3-pct in first quarter 2014
May 08, 2014 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s exports to the European Union have risen 16.3 percent from a year earlier to 896 million US dollars in the first …
Sri Lanka imports most vehicles from India, Japan second
Apr 25, 2014 (LBO) – India was the source of 72 percent of vehicles and parts imported to Sri Lanka in 2013, with second coming second, with 20 percent, …
Iraq lifts ban on Sri Lanka cocopeat: commerce ministry
Feb 28, 2014 (LBO) – Iraq has lifted a ban on coconut fibre pith exports from Sri Lanka and is has also agreed to relaxing restrictions on Ceylon Tea, …
White House counters nationalist attacks on trade freedom efforts
WASHINGTON, February 18, 2014 (AFP) – The White House moved Tuesday to fend off criticism of its efforts to seal two new giant free trade pacts, saying …
Sri Lanka exports up 6.3-pct, imports down 6.2-pct in 2013
Feb 10, 2014 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s exports rose 6.2 percent to 10.38 billion US dollars in 2013 from a year earlier and imports fell 6.2 percent to …
Sri Lanka exports up 6.2-pct in 2013: trade ministry
Jan 23, 2014 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s exports rose 6.2 percent from year earlier to 10,379 million US dollars, the commerce ministry said. Agriculture …
Sri Lanka, Korea in bid to boost trade, investment
Jan 22, 2014 (LBO) – A business forum in Sri Lanka on January 30 with the participation of a top Korean trade and investment promotion official is …
Sri Lanka exports up 27-pct in November: ministry
Dec 19, 2013 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s exports rose 27 percent in November 2013 from a year earlier, with revenues during the first 11 months growing 5.1 …
Sri Lanka asks Indonesia to cut wheat import tariff
Dec 05, 2013 (LBO) – Sri Lanka has asked Indonesia to relax a tariff on wheat flour imports, the commerce ministry said, in a move that can help make …
Sri Lanka exporters look for growth
Nov 07, 2013 (LBO) – Sri Lankan exporters will have to be closer to global supply chains and develop more innovative products, but local rules were also …
Sri Lanka fruit and vegetable exports led by banana and cassava
Nov 05, 2013 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s fruit and vegetable exports have been led by banana and cassava in recent years, which are grown commercially in …
Sri Lanka exports up 10.7-pct in August, imports down
Oct 21, 2013 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s exports rose 10.7 percent to 917.8 million US dollars in August 2013 from a year earlier, and import dropped 7.7 …
Sri Lanka, US look to boost trade ties
Oct 15, 2013 (LBO) – Sri Lanka and the US, the top buyer of island’s exports has further room to grow, officials had said following a visit by …
Sri Lanka’s Brandix gets trade credit line from IFC
Oct 03, 2013 (LBO) – Brandix, a Sri Lanka based apparel group will get a trade finance facility from International Finance Corporation, a world bank arm, …
China seeks minerals, logistics services from Sri Lanka
Sept 28, 2013 (LBO) – Chinese firms are planning to buy activated carbon and rubber from Sri Lanka following the visit of a trade delegation and others …