Sri Lanka, June 26 -- Sri Lanka's exports in the first five months of 2025 have increased to US$ 6,933.35 million, marking a robust 7.14% growth compared to the same period in 2024, the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB Sri Lanka) stated.

Total exports, including both merchandise and services reached US$ 1,386.66 million in May 2025. This is a year-on-year growth of 6.35% over May 2024, reflecting the resilience of Sri Lanka's export sector and the positive impact of strategic efforts to diversify markets and enhance competitiveness, the EDB Sri Lanka said.

In May 2025 alone, merchandise exports grew by 1.70 % year-on-year, reaching US$ 1,028.52 million, according to provisional data of Sri Lanka Customs including the estimates fo...