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Sri Lanka trade dataSri Lanka Import Data
Sri Lanka import data was $21.48B in goods imported during 2025.
Capital
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Administrative capital
Currency
LKR
Sri Lankan rupee
Population
22.2M
Latest public estimate
Sri Lanka top import product categories
Product blocks are sized by the latest available public category values and partner charts use verified country-share context.
Product value map
Main supplier markets
CountryShare
import value trend
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Sri Lanka gateway routes
Colombo seaport gateway
Main container, transshipment, apparel, tea, fuel, and industrial cargo gateway for the island.
Port of ColomboColombo logistics belt
Southern and eastern port links
Vehicle, bulk, energy, project cargo, and regional maritime access outside the Colombo corridor.
Hambantota PortTrincomalee Harbour
Air cargo and export zone route
Time-sensitive gateway for apparel samples, gems, electronics, pharma, parcels, and high-value goods.
Bandaranaike air cargoKatunayake EPZ
import product table
Value, share, and trader signal are arranged for quick product review.
01$4.04B
Fuel
- Share
- 18.8%
- Value
- $4.04B
Crude oil, refined petroleum, coal, and energy supply
02$2.75B
Textile and textile articles
- Share
- 12.8%
- Value
- $2.75B
Garment-sector fabric, yarn, and textile inputs
03$2.51B
Machinery and equipment
- Share
- 11.7%
- Value
- $2.51B
Industrial machinery, equipment, and capital goods demand
04$2.12B
Food and beverages
- Share
- 9.9%
- Value
- $2.12B
Food security, consumer demand, and agricultural supply
05$1.61B
Personal vehicles
- Share
- 7.5%
- Value
- $1.61B
Vehicle imports after the relaxation of import restrictions
06$1.04B
Chemical products
- Share
- 4.8%
- Value
- $1.04B
Industrial chemicals, pharma inputs, and process materials
07$1.02B
Building materials
- Share
- 4.7%
- Value
- $1.02B
Construction materials, cement, steel, and project supply
08$667M
Medical and pharmaceuticals
- Share
- 3.1%
- Value
- $667M
Medicines, healthcare products, and regulated pharma demand
09$643M
Plastic and articles thereof
- Share
- 3.0%
- Value
- $643M
Packaging, consumer plastics, and manufacturing inputs
10$556M
Transport equipment
- Share
- 2.6%
- Value
- $556M
Commercial vehicles, transport equipment, and fleet supply
| Rank | Product | Value | Share | Trader signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Fuel | $4.04B | 18.8% | Crude oil, refined petroleum, coal, and energy supply |
| 02 | Textile and textile articles | $2.75B | 12.8% | Garment-sector fabric, yarn, and textile inputs |
| 03 | Machinery and equipment | $2.51B | 11.7% | Industrial machinery, equipment, and capital goods demand |
| 04 | Food and beverages | $2.12B | 9.9% | Food security, consumer demand, and agricultural supply |
| 05 | Personal vehicles | $1.61B | 7.5% | Vehicle imports after the relaxation of import restrictions |
| 06 | Chemical products | $1.04B | 4.8% | Industrial chemicals, pharma inputs, and process materials |
| 07 | Building materials | $1.02B | 4.7% | Construction materials, cement, steel, and project supply |
| 08 | Medical and pharmaceuticals | $667M | 3.1% | Medicines, healthcare products, and regulated pharma demand |
| 09 | Plastic and articles thereof | $643M | 3.0% | Packaging, consumer plastics, and manufacturing inputs |
| 10 | Transport equipment | $556M | 2.6% | Commercial vehicles, transport equipment, and fleet supply |
Frequently Asked Questions
Sri Lanka import data includes bill of lading number, shipment date, HS code, product description, exporter and importer details, total weight, package and container details, origin countries, ports of loading and discharge, shipment value, and currency where available.
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