📈 Sri Lanka Exports Exceed US$ 9 Bn in H1 2026

• Total Earnings: Combined merchandise and services exports reached an estimated US$ 9.01 Bn ($ 9,012.24 Mn) from January to June 2026 (provisional data). • Growth: Represents an 8% YoY increase, signaling resilience in national economic recovery despite high energy costs, tax burdens, and global trade disruptions. • Industry Recognition: The Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka (FCCISL) commended the Export Development Board (EDB) and the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development for fostering enabling policy environments. • Future Outlook: FCCISL pledged public-private sector collaboration via its national chamber network to support market expansion, strengthen regional enterprise readiness, and drive further export growth.