Sri Lanka, June 22 -- The Export Development Board (EDB) recently convened a special meeting with key industry stakeholders to discuss the growing challenges confronting Sri Lanka's coconut fiber export sector particularly the shortage of raw material that is disrupting production processes and driving up costs for manufacturers and exporters.

Sri Lanka's coconut coir and fiber-based product exports delivered a strong performance in 2025, with the total export value reaching approximately USD 294 million a remarkable growth of 22.5% compared to the previous year. Even as supply-side pressures continue to mount, these figures highlight the sector's resilience and its significant contribution to the country's foreign exchange earnings.

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