Srilanka, July 22 -- Sri Lanka's export sector has recorded significant growth during the first half of 2026, with total export earnings exceeding the US$ 9 billion mark.



Sri Lanka's export sector continued to demonstrate resilience and sustained growth, combined merchandise and services exports reaching an estimated US$ 9,012.24 million during the January-June 2026 period, according to the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB).



This represents an 8% year-on-year increase compared to the corresponding period in 2025, the EDB added.



Meanwhile, services exports maintained its positive growth trajectory, reaching an estimated US$ 1,938.94 million during the January-June 2026 period, an increase of 4.49% compared to the corres...