Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Sri Lanka's total exports grew by 5.04% year-on-year during the first nine months of 2026, reaching US$ 13.61 billion compared with US$ 12.96 billion in the corresponding period last year, supported by growth in both merchandise and services exports.

According to the latest export performance figures released by Sri Lanka Customs, alongside Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) estimates for gems and jewellery and petroleum products, merchandise exports increased by 5.35% to US$ 10.76 billion during January to September 2026, up from US$ 10.22 billion a year earlier.

Services exports also recorded growth, rising by 3.88% to US$ 2.85 billion from US$ 2.74 billion during the same period in 2025.

September exports...