Sri Lanka, June 11 -- Sri Lanka's vehicle market recorded its strongest monthly performance since the reopening of imports, with total registrations surging 19.7% month-on-month to 60,444 units in May as consumers accelerated purchases ahead of tighter financing rules and higher import taxes, according to HNB Stockbrokers.

The sharp increase reversed the softer trend seen in April and extended the recovery underway since the beginning of the year. Total registrations rose from 47,900 units in December 2025 to 54,100 in January before easing to 49,900 in February, recovering to 55,500 in March, dipping to 50,500 in April, and then climbing to a five-month high of 60,444 in May.

Two-wheelers continued to dominate overall volumes, accounti...