Rubber Sector Hits $ 1 Bn as SLAMERP Marks 40 Years 📈

The Sri Lanka Association of Manufacturers and Exporters of Rubber Products (SLAMERP) celebrated four decades of industry leadership, highlighting the sector's evolution into a top national export pillar. • Overall Performance: The rubber products sector is now Sri Lanka’s 3rd largest export revenue contributor, officially surpassing the US$ 1 Bn milestone in annual export earnings. • Global Market Share: Sri Lanka has solidified its position as a global leader in solid tyre manufacturing, currently supplying approximately 30% of total global demand for international brands. • Key Product Portfolios: The industry’s value-added growth is driven by high-quality exports including: • Tyres and automotive parts • Gloves and moulded rubber components • Mattresses, pillows, and sports goods • Strategic Outlook: Under the 2026/27 leadership of Chairman Pushpika Janadheera, the association is pivoting toward advanced manufacturing, automation, and sustainability to maintain international competitiveness. • Economic Impact: As a mature export-oriented industry, SLAMERP continues to collaborate with the EDB to facilitate market access and policy development, focusing on workforce readiness and global research and development. _Data based on SLAMERP 40th Anniversary industry briefing._