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Monday, October 26 2026
Monday, October 26 2026
MONETABRIEF – Sri Lanka's merchandise exports rose 21.6 percent from a year ago to 1,385 million US dollars in September 2025, helped by petroleum, foods and electronics, the island's Export Development Board said.
Petroleum exports rose 132-pct to 151 million US dollars in September. Unclassified other exports rose 70 percent to 159 million dollars, contributing to the growth.
Processed foods and beverages rose 27 percent to 63 million dollars.
Electrical and electronics components rose 88 percent to 68 million dollars. Insulate wire exports grew strongly the EDB said.
Rubber based products grew 33 percent to 99 million dollars.
Industrial and Surgical Rubber Gloves increased by 34.38 percent to 31.70 million dollars and exports of tyres and tubes by 39.57 percent to 54.95 million dollars.
Apparel exports grew by 3.43 percent to 408.69 million dollars, while textile exports increased by 3.81 percent to 31.09 million dollars.
"Exports to the United States, a key destination for Sri Lankan apparel, also increased by 6.33 percent, contributing positively to the sector’s monthly performance," the EDB said.
Tea exports fell 1.38 percent to 135 million US dollars.
Coconut based products fell 8.8 percent. (Colombo/Oct26/2026)
| 3 month bill | 9.26% | 1bp ▲ |
| 12-m bill | 9.95% | 2bp - |
| Gold (Ounce) | $4187 | - ▼ |
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