AA Japan Launches Direct Presence in Sri Lanka Amid Vehicle Import Rebound 📈

Global vehicle exporter AA Japan has officially established its first local office in Sri Lanka (January 2026), transitioning from remote operations to face-to-face support following the country’s strategic reopening of vehicle imports. • Overall Impact & Volume Since the market reopening (Feb 2025), AA Japan has exported over 6,000 vehicles to Sri Lanka. The company manages a global volume of 18,000+ vehicles annually across 80 countries. Total Sri Lankan vehicle imports exceeded US$ 2.04 Bn in 2025, significantly boosting national tax revenue by ~Rs. 650 Bn. • Sector & Service Breakdown Target Segments: Provides Japanese used vehicles to individual buyers, car dealers, construction companies, and transport providers. Full-Service Support: The Colombo office handles the end-to-end process including auction sourcing, pricing, shipping logistics, vehicle inspections, and after-sales. Localization: Offers trilingual support (Sinhala, Tamil, and English) to improve transparency and reduce the complexity of the import process. • Economic Context The move signals confidence in the local automobile market's recovery. While 2025 saw a massive surge due to pent-up demand, 2026 imports are projected to normalize at approximately US$ 1.2 Bn. The local office aims to bridge the gap in trust and quality assurance within the Japanese used vehicle segment.