Sri Lanka, June 25 -- Sri Lanka's export sector maintained strong growth momentum during the first five months of 2026, with total export earnings exceeding US$7.3 billion, underlining the resilience of the country's external sector and strengthening prospects for export-led economic growth.

According to the Export Development Board (EDB), combined merchandise and services exports reached an estimated US$7.39 billion between January and May, marking a 7.56 percent increase from the corresponding period last year.

Merchandise exports amounted to US$5.76 billion during the period, up 7.63 percent year-on-year, while services exports grew 7.31 percent to US$1.63 billion, reflecting the increasing contribution of knowledge-based industries ...