Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- Sri Lanka's total exports surpassed the US$10 billion milestone during the first seven months of 2026, reflecting continued resilience in the country's external sector despite challenging global market conditions.Beaches & Islands

According to provisional data, combined merchandise and services exports reached an estimated US$10.49 billion during January-July, recording a 5.48% year-on-year increase over the corresponding period of 2025.

Merchandise exports rose 5.05% to US$8.19 billion, while services exports recorded stronger growth of 7.02%, reaching an estimated US$2.30 billion. The continued expansion of services exports highlights the growing contribution of knowledge-based industries to Sri Lanka's foreign e...