Sri Lanka, March 3 -- The external current account recorded a larger surplus in January 2026, compared with recent months as well as January 2025. This follows the estimated surplus of USD 1.7 billion (provisional) in 2025 and indicates continued improvement in external sector performance, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka External Sector Summary for January said.Sri Lanka manufacturing

The merchandise trade deficit narrowed on a year-on-year basis in January 2026, as export growth exceeded the growth in imports. Imports of vehicles, including both personal and commercial vehicles, amounted to USD 224 million during January 2026, compared to US$ 301 million recorded in December 2025. However, the terms of trade deteriorated compared to Janua...