Sri Lanka goods exports rise 21.66-pct in Sept 2026, driven by electronics, spice and petro

Newswire, Lanka Business Online, Newsfirst, Ada Derana and Hiru News report that Sri Lanka’s exports reached $13.61 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up 5.04% from $12.96 billion in the same period of 2025. Newswire and Lanka Business Online attribute the figures to Sri Lanka Customs data and Export Development Board estimates for gems and jewellery and petroleum products.

Newswire and Lanka Business Online report merchandise exports increased 5.35% to $10.76 billion in January–September, while services exports rose 3.88% to $2.85 billion. Both outlets say the corresponding 2025 figures were $10.22 billion for merchandise and $2.74 billion for services.

Newswire and Lanka Business Online report September exports totalled $1.69 billion, up 17.23% from $1.44 billion a year earlier. They put merchandise exports at $1.39 billion, up 21.66%, and services exports at $306.17 million, a 0.67% increase. EconomyNext gives September merchandise exports as $1.38 billion and reports that electronics, spices and petroleum products drove the rise.

EconomyNext reports electrical and electronic components exports rose 88.35% to $68.54 million in September, while apparel and textiles increased 3.46% to $439.78 million. It reports declines in tea earnings, down 1.38% to $135.11 million; coconut-based products, down 8.88% to $111.60 million; and other export crops, down 76.82% to $2.71 million.

EconomyNext reports services growth was led by financial services, up 166.04% to $7.64 million, and transport and logistics, up 23.32% to $167.90 million. It says ICT/BPM exports fell 19.15% to $123.81 million and construction earnings dropped 43.05% to $6.82 million. EconomyNext also reports September exports to the United States rose 18.06% to $281.84 million and to India rose 29.65% to $113.22 million, while exports to the United Kingdom fell 3.17% to $71.71 million.