26th Exporters’ Forum Sets $36 Bn Target for 2030 📈

• Overall Targets & Milestones: Sri Lanka recorded a historic export value of US$ 17.3 Bn in 2025. The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) is targeting US$ 19 Bn for 2026, aiming for US$ 36 Bn by 2030 under the National Export Development Plan. • Policy & Growth Strategy: The government is focusing on increasing total export volume and simplifying policy obstacles. Focus is shifting toward integrating rural producers into global markets through proper packaging, technology, and market understanding. • Regional & Decentralized Support: Issues are being resolved directly with government institutions at provincial and district levels to support regional growth beyond Colombo. • Trade Facilitation: Unresolved industry challenges were addressed directly at the forum, with a significant number already routed through the Export Facilitation Task Force.