📈 SL Customs Surpasses Revenue Target for Third Consecutive Month

Sri Lanka Customs has maintained its strong fiscal performance, exceeding the March 2024 revenue goal ahead of schedule. • Revenue Performance: Collected Rs. 184.8 Bn within the first 26 days of March, surpassing the monthly target of Rs. 180.4 Bn by 2.4%. • Annual Progress: 28.8% of the total 2026 revenue target (Rs. 2,207 Bn) was achieved within the first 85 days of the year. • Historical Context: Follows a record-breaking 2025 where revenue hit Rs. 2,551 Bn—a 64.2% YoY increase from 2024’s Rs. 1,553 Bn. • Import Sector Slowdown: Momentum in the vehicle import sector has slowed post-reopening. February registrations dropped by 3,683 units, while January imports fell to US$ 236.4 Mn from US$ 311.1 Mn in December 2025. • Personal Vehicles: A 32% MoM decline was recorded in personal vehicle imports, which fell from US$ 240.9 Mn to US$ 163.8 Mn.