Sri Lanka's Textile and Garment Export Earnings Decline 7.3%

Sri Lanka's vital textile and garment sector experienced a 7.3 percent decrease in export earnings during the first four months of 2026. Data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka's Economic Research Department indicates that earnings fell to USD 1,624.7 million, a reduction from the USD 1,751.8 million recorded in the same period of 2025. This downturn affects one of the nation's primary export industries.