Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- Sri Lanka Customs recorded a 4.9% increase above its revenue target in October, while collections during the first 10 months of 2026 rose by approximately 15.9% compared to the corresponding period last year, according to official figures.

The department had set an October revenue target of Rs. 193.3 billion but managed to collect Rs. 202.7 billion, surpassing its target for the month.

Customs also recorded a strong performance in its cumulative collections, generating Rs. 2,336 billion during the first 10 months of the year. This was 27.5% above the target set for the period and 8.3% higher than the full-year revenue target of Rs. 2,207 billion established for 2026.

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