Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- Sri Lanka's external sector held firm in the first half of 2025, registering a current account surplus, even as the merchandise trade deficit expanded in June. This was driven by a surge in vehicle imports, latest data from the Central Bank showed.
The current account stayed in the green through the first six months, marking monthly surpluses on the back of stronger service exports, robust worker remittances, and a solid tourism recovery.
Total exports, including merchandise and services, climbed 6.8 percent year-on-year to US$ 10.1 billion in the first half, as services-related inflows reached US$ 2.1 billion, up 8.1 percent from a year ago.
Tourism earnings crossed US$ 1.7 billion during the period, an increase o...
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