Sri Lanka has recorded total export earnings of US$ 13.61 billion during the first nine months of the year, marking a significant threshold for the nation’s trade balance and outbound economic performance.

The trade figures reflect total outbound shipments across major merchandise and service sectors, representing sustained trade flow despite fluctuating global market conditions. The performance over the three-quarter period highlights ongoing commercial activity and key export generation across the country’s primary economic sectors.
Key Developments
- Total export earnings reached US$ 13.61 billion during the initial nine months.
- The milestone highlights continued cross-border shipment values across key industrial and agricultural sectors.
Achieving US$ 13.61 billion within nine months reinforces Sri Lanka’s core revenue channels from foreign trade, providing essential foreign currency receipts crucial for sustaining national external accounts.

  