The total exports reached US$ 15,776.36 million during the first 11 months of 2025, according to the latest Sri Lanka Customs data.

The Export Development Board (EDB) noted that the export sector has continued its strong upward trajectory, recording a significant 5.8 % y-o-y growth during the period from January to November 2025.

In November 2025 alone, total exports, comprising both merchandise and services reached US$ 1,364.52 million, reflecting an impressive year-on-year growth of 5.56 % over November 2024.

This performance highlights the strength of Sri Lanka’s export sector and the effectiveness of the strategies implemented to expand market access and enhance global competitiveness, the EDB noted.

In November 2025 alone, merchandise exports grew by 5.95 % year-on-year, reaching US$ 1,053.22 million, according to provisional data of Sri Lanka Customs including the estimates for Gems & Jewellery and Petroleum Products.

For the period January to November 2025, merchandise exports totaled US$ 12,417.98 million, reflecting a 6.41 % increase compared to the same period in 2024.

The EDB noted that in November 2025, earnings from services exports were estimated to have increased by 4.27% to US$ 311.3 million. Over the period of January to November 2025, services exports are estimated to have increased by 3.63 %, totaling US$ 3,358.38 million.

The Export Development Board (EDB) said the trend highlights the rising importance of Sri Lanka’s knowledge-based economy and its growing contribution to national export earnings.