Export Growth Masks Structural Fragility in Sri Lanka’s Trade Engine - LNW Lanka News Web

Sri Lanka EDB Launches Premier Statistical Report: “Export Performance Indicators 2024”

The latest edition of the “Export Performance Indicators 2024” publication delivers detailed statistical insights into Sri Lanka’s external trade and its impact on major economic indicators, such as the trade balance, GDP, and sectoral contributions for the year 2024, along with data from the previous five years. This marks the 38th edition of the publication, which has consistently served as a comprehensive and reliable resource for exporters, …

Export Growth Masks Structural Fragility in Sri Lanka’s Trade Engine - LNW Lanka News Web

Sri Lanka’s export sector delivered a moderate but steady performance in 2025, posting a 5.6% year-on-year expansion and generating total earnings of $17.25 billion. At first glance, the figures signal resilience amid lingering global uncertainty. A closer look, however, reveals that the growth remains heavily concentrated in a few traditional sectors and markets, raising questions about the durability of this recovery. Merchandise exports climb…