Apparel exports grow in September, but year-to-date picture remains cautious: JAAF

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- Sri Lanka's apparel exports returned to growth in September 2026, an encouraging sign for the sector. Although the nine-month total is still behind last year, the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) sees the latest result as a positive step.Sri Lanka Travel

Apparel exports for the month came to US$ 416.99 million, up 3.47% from US$ 403.01 million in September 2025. The United States and the European Union, the sector's two largest markets, led the gain. Exports to the US grew 7.17% to US$ 172.03 million, and exports to the EU (excluding the UK) grew 6.5% to US$ 132.46 million. Performance across markets was mixed. Exports to the UK fell 5.92% to US$ 47.33 million, and exports to other destinations slipped 3.89% to ...