📈 Apparel Exports Surpass US$ 5 Bn in 2025

Sri Lanka’s apparel & textiles sector ended 2025 on a high note, with December exports rising 5.43% YoY to US$ 447.21 Mn. This push brought the full-year total for apparel to US$ 5.02 Bn, reflecting a 5.42% annual growth. • Overall Performance • Full-year Apparel Exports: US$ 5.02 Bn (+5.42% YoY) • Total Sector Exports (incl. fabrics): US$ 5.51 Bn • December 2025 Exports: US$ 447.21 Mn (+5.43% YoY) • Major Market Growth (Full Year) • EU (excl. UK): US$ 1.58 Bn (+12.48%) – the primary growth driver. • USA: US$ 1.95 Bn (+2.15%) – remains the largest single market. • UK: US$ 679.66 Mn (+0.74%) – remained broadly steady. • Other Markets: US$ 815.78 Mn (+4.80%). • December Highlights • The USA and EU accounted for 71% of December’s total export volume. • While core markets grew, "Other" markets saw a 4.06% dip in December, highlighting the need for continued market diversification. • Strategic Outlook The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) noted that while consistency in core markets is strong, the industry must focus on improving competitiveness and expanding into emerging markets to sustain this momentum into 2026. _Data based on industry export statistics (Provisional)._