Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- The Ministry of Finance has established a revenue target of 2,206 billion rupees for the Sri Lanka Customs Department for the year 2026.
This figure represents a strategic reduction compared to the actual revenue collected in 2025, primarily due to an expected decline in vehicle imports.
Customs spokesperson Chandana Punchihewa stated that with the local market currently saturated with vehicles, import volumes are projected to fall in 2026.
Despite the lower projections for the coming year, the department concluded 2025 with record-breaking results.
By 30 December 2025, Customs had collected a total of Rs. 2,540.3 billion, significantly surpassing the previous historical high of Rs. 1,500 billion.
The revenue fl...