How to Start Importing Machinery to Sri Lanka: Duties, Regulations, and 2026 Tips
Ever wondered how to bring that state-of-the-art CNC machine or industrial press into Sri Lanka without getting tangled in red tape? Whether you're la...
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Dilini covers business, trade, and economic topics for Lanka Websites. She writes about imports and exports, small business development, finance, and the Sri Lankan economy.
I write to help Sri Lankan businesses and entrepreneurs understand the economic landscape.
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Ever wondered how to bring that state-of-the-art CNC machine or industrial press into Sri Lanka without getting tangled in red tape? Whether you're la...
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Ever wondered why your seafood shipment from Colombo got held up at customs, or how a simple mix-up in product codes cost you thousands in extra dutie...
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Imagine turning your coding skills or design talent into a steady stream of US dollars from the comfort of your home in Colombo or Kandy. That's the r...
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Imagine turning your passion for Sri Lankan spices, apparel, or handmade crafts into a thriving export business that reaches markets across the globe....
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Sri Lanka's exports to the USA hit new highs in 2025, with our businesses shipping over US$2.9 billion worth of goods despite a persistent trade imbal...
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Sri Lanka's ornamental fish industry is quietly becoming one of the country's most valuable export sectors, generating millions in foreign exchange wh...
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If you're running an export business in Sri Lanka, access to the right financing can be the difference between staying small and scaling globally. Whe...
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Importing medicines into Sri Lanka is a highly regulated process that's essential for keeping our healthcare system stocked with life-saving treatment...
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Imagine sipping a steaming cup of tea on your verandah in Colombo, knowing that single brew traces its roots to misty highlands in Nuwara Eliya or the...
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As we navigate 2026, Sri Lanka's economy shows promising signs of steady growth, with forecasts ranging from 3.5% to 5% GDP expansion, driven by recon...
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Sri Lanka's coconut groves sway in the tropical breeze, producing treasures that fuel our economy and kitchens alike. From the sun-dried kernels we ca...
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