Sri Lanka’s export sector has recorded significant growth during the first five months of 2026, with total export earnings exceeding the USD 7.3 billion mark.
According to provisional data released by Sri Lanka Customs, together with estimated figures for gems and jewellery and petroleum product exports, total earnings from merchandise and service exports between January and May 2026 amounted to an estimated USD 7,393.39 million. This represents a 7.56% increase compared to the corresponding period in 2025.
During the same period, merchandise export earnings increased to USD 5,758.44 million, recording a growth of 7.63% year-on-year.
The service exports sector also showed positive performance, generating USD 1,634.95 million in revenue, reflecting a 7.31% increase compared to the previous year.
Meanwhile, in May 2026 alone, merchandise exports recorded a growth of 18.25%, while service exports increased by 18.67% compared to the same month in the previous year.
