š±š° Customs Revenue Hits Historic Rs. 2 Trillion Mark! š
⢠Sri Lanka Customs has collected over Rs. 2 Trillion (Rs. 2 t) in tax revenue as of 30 October 2025, achieving the highest annual collection in its history. ⢠The department is well ahead of its ambitious Rs. 2.115 t annual target and is projected to exceed the target by Rs. 300 Billion (Rs. 300 b), confirming its position as the top revenue-generating State agency. ⢠Key Sector Contributor: Motor vehicle imports accounted for a significant Rs. 630 Billion of the total collection following the easing of import restrictions. ⢠This robust performance follows a strong 60% Year-on-Year (YoY) surge in 2024 revenue (Rs. 1.53 t from Rs. 975 b in 2023). ⢠A record single-day revenue of Rs. 24.9 b was also reported on 15 October, largely due to the resumption of vehicle imports.