Imports & Exports

Imports & Exports 8 min read

Trade Finance Options for Sri Lanka Exporters: Loans and Insurance Guide

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. Whether you're a tea exporter in Nuwara Eliya, an app...

Mar 13, 2026 23

Imports & Exports 8 min read

Pharmaceutical Imports to Sri Lanka: Regulations and Key Suppliers

Importing medicines into Sri Lanka is a highly regulated process that's essential for keeping our healthcare system stocked with life-saving treatments. Whether you're a pharmacy owner, hospital admin...

Mar 13, 2026 43

Imports & Exports 6 min read

Sri Lanka Petroleum Imports vs Exports: 2025 Trends and Energy Security

Sri Lanka's fuel pumps and power plants keep our island running, but did you know we're still heavily reliant on petroleum imports while slowly building export capabilities? In 2025, as global oil pri...

Mar 12, 2026 28

Imports & Exports 5 min read

Vehicle Imports to Sri Lanka: Duties, Restrictions, and Best Models 2026

Planning to import cars to Sri Lanka in 2026? With vehicle prices rising due to new taxes and duties, understanding the rules can save you lakhs of rupees and help you pick the best models for our roa...

Mar 12, 2026 33

Imports & Exports 5 min read

Top 15 Export Markets for Sri Lanka 2025: India Surpasses UK – Full List

Sri Lanka's export sector hit a record US$17.2 billion in 2025, powering our economy forward with apparel, tea, and services leading the charge.India has now surpassed the UK as our second-largest mar...

Mar 12, 2026 50

Imports & Exports 6 min read

Sri Lanka-India Trade 2025: 17% Export Growth to Second-Largest Market

Imagine boarding a ship at Colombo Port loaded with Ceylon tea, apparel, and rubber heading straight to Chennai—our exports to India just surged 17% in 2025, making it our second-largest market after...

Mar 12, 2026 41

Imports & Exports 8 min read

Sri Lanka Imports Growth 12% YoY Dec 2025: What It Means for Businesses

Sri Lanka's imports surged to 2,155.20 USD million in December 2025, marking a significant increase from November's 1,778 USD million[1]. This growth reflects both the resilience of our economy and th...

Mar 12, 2026 35

Imports & Exports 6 min read

Importing Foodstuffs to Sri Lanka: Regulations, Tariffs, and Supplier Guide

Ever wondered why your favourite imported snacks sometimes vanish from Colombo supermarket shelves or why that bulk shipment of rice from India got held up at the port? Importing food to Sri Lanka isn...

Mar 12, 2026 39

Imports & Exports 6 min read

How to Export Textiles from Sri Lanka: Apparel RMG Guide for Beginners 2026

Sri Lanka's apparel sector powers our economy, contributing over 60% of merchandise exports and supporting more than a million jobs across the island. Exporting textiles and RMG from Sri Lanka offers...

Mar 12, 2026 43

Imports & Exports 2 min read

How to Reduce Import Duties in Sri Lanka: BoI Incentives and Tips 2026

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Mar 12, 2026 30

Imports & Exports 6 min read

FTA Exports to India & Pakistan: Sri Lanka's 7.8% Share in December 2025

Sri Lanka's exports under our Free Trade Agreements with India and Pakistan hit a solid 7.8% share of total exports in December 2025, powering regional trade despite a performance dip amid global head...

Mar 12, 2026 28

Imports & Exports 6 min read

Rubber Exports from Sri Lanka: Trends, Markets, and How to Get Started

Sri Lanka's rubber industry has long been a backbone of our economy, turning lush plantations in regions like Kalutara and Matara into global trade powerhouses. Whether you're a smallholder farmer eye...

Mar 12, 2026 43