Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- Sri Lanka Customs has achieved a record revenue of Rs. 2,497 billion in 2025, exceeding the revised annual target, according to Customs Media Spokesperson and Director Chandana Punchihewa.

The Ministry of Finance had initially set a target of Rs. 2,115 billion for the year. Collections surpassed this figure by November, prompting a revision of the target to Rs. 2,231 billion, which has now also been exceeded.

The growth in revenue is attributed to a combination of internal measures introduced by Customs and the resumption of vehicle imports, which significantly increased collections. Last year's revenue target stood at Rs. 1,531 billion, and the higher 2025 target reflected both the allowance of vehicle imports and...