Sri Lanka’s trade deficit widened to USD 910.1 million in September 2025, up from USD 634.0 million a year earlier. Imports rose 24.5% year-on-year to USD 2,048.6 million, led by purchases of consumer goods (86.2%); non-consumer-goods (174.7%) especially medical and pharmaceutical products (19.9%); intermediate goods (13.4%); and capital goods (6.8%). Meanwhile, vehicle imports, including personal and commercial vehicles, totaled USD 286 million. Exports increased 12.5% to USD 1,138.5 million, with shipments of mineral and other goods up 100.3%. Sales of agricultural rose 26.3% and industrial shipments went up 8%.
Reprinted from tradingeconomics，the copyright all reserved by the original author.
Disclaimer: The views expressed are solely those of the author and do not represent the official position of Followme. Followme does not take responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information provided and is not liable for any actions taken based on the content, unless explicitly stated in writing.
Leave Your Message Now