Sri Lanka Balança Comercial

Sri Lanka’s trade deficit widened to USD 472.5 million in May 2025 from USD 393.3 million in the same month a year earlier. Imports rose 7.3% year-on-year to USD 1,507.2 million, driven by a sharp increase in consumer goods (+69.6%), notably a dramatic 1,610.6% surge in personal vehicle imports, and investment goods (+16.8%). Exports increased 2.3% to USD 1,034.7 million, mainly supported by higher shipments in agricultural products (+15.7%), while exports industrial goods declined (-1.1%).