EconomyHOTMonday, May 25, 2026

Sri Lanka's Exports Surpass $5.7 Billion in First Four Months of 2026

TLDR

US$ 5.784.30 billion exports Jan-Apr 2026, up 4.3%.
April exports hit US$ 1.38 billion, highest ever for the month.
Growth achieved despite Middle East conflict & global issues.

Sri Lanka's export sector demonstrated strong performance in early 2026, with total earnings exceeding US$ 5.7 billion between January and April, a 4.3 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025. During this four-month period, merchandise exports totalled US$ 4.524 billion, while services exports earned US$ 1.259 billion. In April 2026 alone, total export earnings reached approximately US$ 1.38 billion, marking a 6 percent rise year-on-year. Merchandise exports grew by 9.87 percent in April, with services exports also showing significant contribution, underscoring the sector's growing importance. Data was released by the Export Development Board and Sri Lanka Customs.

4 Updates

Update #5\u00b7 May 26 · 12:34 AM

Sri Lanka's export revenue for the first four months of 2026 reached US$ 5.784.30 billion, a 4.3% increase compared to the same period last year. This cumulative revenue comprises US$ 4.52 billion in merchandise exports and US$ 1.26 billion in services exports for the period.

Update #4\u00b7 May 25 · 3:01 PM

Sri Lanka's export revenue for the first four months of 2026 was precisely US$ 5.784 billion, according to the Export Development Board. EDB Chairman Mangala Wijesinghe highlighted this figure, noting the growth occurred despite global challenges, including the Middle East conflict.

Update #3\u00b7 May 25 · 1:46 PM

Sri Lanka's export revenue for April 2026 reached US$ 1.38 billion, marking the highest ever April revenue recorded and a 6% year-on-year growth. Cumulative export revenue for the first four months of 2026 stood at US$ 5.78 billion, also representing the highest ever revenue for this period. Merchandise exports in April saw a 9.87% increase to US$ 1.06 billion. New data indicates notable growth in exports to China, France, Australia, Mexico, and Japan, with the United States remaining the largest export destination.

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