Business & Economy

Imports & Exports 5 min read

Coconut Exports Boom: Sri Lanka's Processed Food Surge in 2025

Sri Lanka's coconut fields are buzzing like never before. In 2025, our coconut exports rocketed past US$1 billion for the first time, fuelling a processed food surge that's transforming rural economie

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Economic Analysis 5 min read

High-Frequency Indicators Signaling Sri Lanka's Economic Momentum in 2026

Imagine checking your phone each morning to see if our economy is picking up speed— that's the power of high-frequency indicators like port volumes, electricity usage, and government spending. These r

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Imports & Exports 8 min read

Electrical & Electronic Components Exports from Sri Lanka: 3.91% Rise in 2025

Sri Lanka's electrical and electronic components (EEC) sector is experiencing steady growth, with exports rising by 3.91% in 2025 to reach over US$ 487 million for the year[1][2]. This growth reflects

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Imports & Exports 5 min read

Tea Exports from Sri Lanka: Evergreen Guide to Global Markets and Challenges

Sri Lanka's tea fields stretch across misty hills from Nuwara Eliya to Uva, producing the world-renowned Ceylon Tea that's fetched over $1.5 billion in exports in 2025 alone.Sri Lanka tea exports rema

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Government Policy 5 min read

Sri Lanka's Sustainable Finance Roadmap 2.0: Guide for Businesses to Access Green Funding

Sri Lanka's businesses are facing a pivotal moment. With climate change threatening our tea plantations, coastal economies, and urban centres, accessing green funding isn't just smart—it's essential f

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Government Policy 5 min read

How-To: Access Multilateral Inflows like ADB and IMF in Sri Lanka 2026

Imagine unlocking $600 million in fresh multilateral funding to rebuild after Cyclone Ditwah, power up sustainable tourism, or modernise your farm in the heart of Sri Lanka. As we navigate 2026's reco

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Government Policy 7 min read

Government Capex Allocations 2026 Sri Lanka: Infrastructure Boost for Economy

Sri Lanka's 2026 budget represents a pivotal moment for the country's economic recovery, with the government committing to substantial capital expenditure allocations designed to transform infrastruct

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Imports & Exports 6 min read

Steel and Metal Imports: Sri Lanka Construction Boom Drivers 2025

Sri Lanka's construction sector is firing on all cylinders, with towering skyscrapers, sprawling highways, and modern housing estates reshaping our skylines. But what's fuelling this transformation? S

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Imports & Exports 5 min read

Ayurvedic Products Exports: Sri Lanka's Herbal Boom in 2025

Sri Lanka's lush landscapes and ancient Ayurvedic traditions are fuelling a herbal export boom that's putting our island on the global wellness map. In 2025, as the world embraces natural remedies, ou

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Corporate 8 min read

Ease of Doing Business in Sri Lanka: Climbing to Top 80 – What Changed in 2026 GSPI

Sri Lanka's business environment is experiencing a significant turnaround. According to the latest Global Soft Power Index (GSPI) 2026, perceptions of ease of doing business in Sri Lanka have improved

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Corporate 8 min read

Remittances Hit $8B: How Sri Lankan Corporates Can Tap Expat Funds in 2026

Sri Lanka's remittance sector has reached a historic milestone, with worker remittances hitting $8.076 billion in 2025[1]—a remarkable 22.8% increase from the previous year. As we move through 2026, p

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Corporate 5 min read

Best Colombo Stock Exchange Stocks for 2026: Post-Cyclone Recovery Picks

As we navigate 2026, Sri Lanka's stock market is roaring back with the Colombo Stock Exchange's All Share Price Index (ASPI) smashing through the 24,000-point barrier in January, fuelled by post-cyclo

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