Sri Lanka Balance Commerciale

Sri Lanka's trade deficit widened to USD 395.6 million in March 2025, compared to USD 359.2 deficit million in the same month of last year. Exports rose 8.1% YoY to USD 1,241.7 million, driven by increases in agricultural products (17.3%), particularly for tea, coconut, and spices; and industrial goods (6%), reflecting sharp increase in food, beverages, tobacco and textiles & garments. Meanwhile, imports grew 8.6% YoY to USD 1,637.3 million, driven by higher spending on consumer goods (35.1%) and investment goods (39.4%). However, this was partially offset by a decline in intermediate goods (-5.4%).