Srilanka, Feb. 3 -- Sri Lanka's imports raced in December last year to US$ 1,924.5 million, up 29.3 percent from the same month in 2023, reaching the highest monthly outflow for imports during 2024. This reflects the heightened year-end demand which met with the general recovery in imports as the overall economy is on a solid recovery.

Contrary, the merchandise exports recorded earnings of US$ 1,101.8 million, up 10.0 percent, supported by both industrial and agricultural exports. Higher volumes of bunkering and aviation fuel exports sent the earnings from petroleum products up while higher tea prices and the better performance from spices and coconut related products exports sent agricultural products exports higher in December 2024. ...