Sri Lanka, July 28 -- Sri Lankan exports to the United States have increased in the month of June as the new 30% tariff rate announced by US President Donald Trump is set to take effect later this week.

The US remains Sri Lanka's single largest export destination, which absorbs 23% of Sri Lanka's merchandise exports.

According to latest data issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Sri Lanka's exports stood at USD 252.34 million in June while it was USD 216.67 million in May 2025.

Exports to the United States over the cumulative period from January to June 2025 increased by 4.61%, reaching USD 1,434.99 million.

Meanwhile, exports to the United Kingdom increased by 22.38% to USD 91.64 million in June 2025 compared to the same mo...