This was mainly due to the increase in earnings from export of Apparel & Textiles, Tea, Rubber based products, Coconut based products, Food & Beverages and Spices & Concentrates.
Furthermore, export performance in June 2024 increased by 1.97 % compared to May 2024.
Figure I shows Monthly Merchandise export performance from the year 2021 to June 2024.
The estimated value of services exports for the month of June 2024 was US$ 323.13 Million, increasing 39.05 % over the corresponding period of 2023.
Consequently, total exports for June 2024, including both merchandise and services, were recorded at US$ 1,354.32 million, increasing 9.42% over the corresponding period of 2023.
Figure 1: Monthly Merchandise Export Performance 2021-June 2024
Sources: CBSL, Sri Lanka Customs
