sri-lankaExport MarketUnited States of America Sri Lanka's largest single buyer, absorbing a substantial share of the country's knitted and woven apparel exports.
SRI LANKA EXPORT INTELLIGENCE
Sri Lanka Export Data: Discover What Sri Lanka Sells to the World
Access verified Sri Lanka export data powered by official customs and shipment-level intelligence. Analyze Sri Lanka's export statistics, monitor product demand, identify active exporters, and explore buyer activity using TradeImex's AI-powered trade data platform.
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CapitalColombo
Population23.2M
GDP$108.8B
Total merchandise export$13.06B
Global export rank93rd
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EXPORT MARKET
An Apparel- and Agriculture-Driven Export Market on a Steady Recovery Path
Sri Lanka's merchandise exports reached approximately $13.06 billion in 2025, up from $12.02 billion in 2024, continuing a gradual recovery from the sharp dip seen in 2023. Knitted and woven apparel remains the backbone of the country's export economy, complemented by tea, rubber products, and a diversified base of fruit, seafood, and chemical exports.
TradeImex transforms official Sri Lankan customs data into searchable, company-level trade intelligence for buyers, sourcing teams, distributors, and market researchers.
$13.06B Total Exports
+8.6% Annual Growth
95+HS Code Covered
Database typeCountry level Customs Export Records
PRODUCT INTELLIGENCE
Top Exports of Sri Lanka by Product Category
TradeImex's Sri Lanka Export Data allows businesses to analyze the country's leading export categories using detailed HS code data. The largest exported product categories in 2025 include:
Top Exported Products
Articles of apparel and clothing , KnittedHS Chapter 61
$2.98B22.86%
Coffee & teaHS Chapter 09
$1.85B14.22%
Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knittedHS Chapter 62
$1.85B14.19%
Rubber and articles thereofHS Chapter 40
$933.7M 7.15%
Mineral fuels, mineral oils HS Chapter 27
$479.0M 3.67%
Preparations of vegetables, fruit & nuts HS Chapter 20
$400.5M 3.07%
Precious stones and metalsHS Chapter 71
$359.3M 2.75%
Electrical machinery and equipmentHS Chapter 85
$322.4M 2.47%
Edible fruit and nutsHS Chapter 08
$275.7M 2.11%
Fish and seafoodHS Chapter 03
$259.5M 1.99%
TOP EXPORT MARKETS
Sri Lanka Exports by Destination: Key Trade Partners
Top 10 Export PartnersTrade value & share
| Rank | Country | Trade volume | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  USA | $2.96B | (22.7%) |
| 2 |  India | $1.04B | (8%) |
| 3 |  United Kingdom | $949.8M | (7.3%) |
| 4 |  Germany | $703.1M | (5.4%) |
| 5 |  Italy | $672.1M | (5.1%) |
| 6 |  Netherlands | $468.7M | (3.6%) |
| 7 |  UAE | $353.3M | (2.7%) |
| 8 |  Canada | $313.2M | (2.4%) |
| 9 |  France | $298.9M | (2.3%) |
| 10 |  China | $281.9M | (2.2%) |
TradeImex enables users to analyze Sri Lankan exports by destination, benchmark buyer performance, and understand sourcing concentration across global apparel and agricultural markets. The top export destinations for Sri Lanka include:
India A fast-growing buyer of Sri Lankan tea, rubber products, and spices under regional trade arrangements.
United Kingdom A longstanding apparel and tea buyer with deep historical trade ties to Sri Lanka.
Germany Germany imports Sri Lankan apparel, tea, rubber products, and industrial goods, making it a key European export destination.
Italy Italy purchases Sri Lankan garments, textiles, tea, seafood, and rubber-based products, supporting strong bilateral trade relations.
Netherlands The Netherlands serves as a major gateway for Sri Lankan exports, including apparel, tea, agricultural products, and seafood.
United Arab Emirates A growing re-export and consumption hub for Sri Lankan tea, spices, and processed goods.
Canada Canada imports Sri Lankan apparel, tea, food products, and rubber goods, contributing to expanding trade opportunities.
France France sources garments, tea, seafood, and value-added agricultural products from Sri Lanka, strengthening commercial partnerships.
China China imports Sri Lankan tea, rubber products, minerals, and agricultural commodities, supporting growing trade cooperation.
SRI LANKA EXPORT INTELLIGENCE
AI-Powered Insights Reveal New Export Potential Across Sri Lanka
TradeImex AI converts Sri Lankan export data into strategic trade intelligence by evaluating shipment trends, buyer relationships, exporter activity, sourcing patterns, and product movement. Discover emerging demand pockets, track shifting buyer requirements, identify reliable export channels, and gain faster insight through AI-driven trade analytics.
Apparel exports anchor demand while agriculture and rubber add resilience.
Sri Lanka's export base remains led by knitted and woven apparel, with tea, rubber, and marine products providing steady diversification. A concentrated group of Western buyers drives the bulk of demand, while regional markets such as India and the UAE are expanding at a faster pace. Businesses can find opportunities by tracking apparel exporters diversifying their buyer base and agricultural exporters scaling shipments to new markets.
Growth opportunityApparel, specialty tea, and rubber-based manufactured goods
Commercial targetEstablished apparel and agri-exporters expanding into new buyer markets
Risk to monitorBuyer concentration in the US and EU, and exposure to global apparel demand cycles
A steadily recovering apparel- and agriculture-led export market with a loyal base of Western buyers.
With apparel buyers largely retained through long-standing sourcing relationships and compliance standards.
Expanding shipments to the US, EU, and fast-growing regional buyers such as India and the UAE.
SAMPLE EXPORT DATA
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Sample Data
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sri-lanka Export RecordSample structure
Id5
Year2024
MonthJAN
Date01-Jan-24
ExporterSIYANE AQUATIC (PVT) LTD
Exporter Address202/4/A,MEEABAWATTA ROAD,THIHARIYA, KALAGEDIHENA EXP ONLY TL 11/10/2023 EREG COMPLTD
Importer NameAL MUHEET AL AZRAQ ORNEMANTAL FISH TRADING
Importer AddressPO BOX 23182 , BEHIND CHOITHRAM MKT , ABU SHAGARA - SHARJAH UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Hs Code 2 Digit03
Hs Code 4 Digit0301
Hs Code 6 Digit030111
Hs Code03011190
Product DescriptionOTHER,24231 NOS
Quantity227.5
UnitKGM
Net Weight227.5
Gross Weight1137.5
Us Fob5030
Total Value In Foreign Currency5030
Foreign CurrencyUSD
VesselEK 653
Transport ModeAIR
Origin CountrySRI LANKA
Destination CountryUNITED ARAB EMIRATES
COMMERCIAL USE CASES
How Sri Lanka Export Data Supports Commercial Teams
Buyers & Import Teams
Use verified exporter data to identify Sri Lankan apparel, tea, and rubber suppliers actively shipping to your market.
Sourcing & Supplier Discovery
Analyze exports by product and destination to compare suppliers, shipment frequency, and sourcing trends.
Market & Competitor Research
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FAQs
Sri Lanka Export Data FAQs
What information is included in Sri Lanka Export Data?
The database includes exporter names, buyer names, HS codes, shipment values, quantities, destination countries, ports, shipment dates, and product descriptions sourced from official Sri Lankan customs and international trade statistics.
How large were Sri Lankan exports in 2025?
Sri Lanka exported goods worth approximately $13.06 billion during 2025, up from $12.02 billion in 2024.
Can I search Sri Lankan exports by HS Code?
Yes. TradeImex allows users to search Sri Lankan exports by HS Code to analyze product demand, shipment trends, and exporter activity.
Does the database include company-level shipment records?
Yes. Sri Lanka's exporters' data provides verified company-level shipment records to support buyer identification, sourcing, and market research.
How does TradeImex's AI search improve Sri Lanka market research?
TradeImex's AI search feature uses artificial intelligence to identify demand trends, buyer opportunities, supplier networks, and emerging product categories using real shipment data.
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