Sri Lanka & New Zealand Eye Trade Expansion via Expo 2026 📈

The Export Development Board (EDB) held a high-level virtual meeting with New Zealand counterparts to bolster participation in Sri Lanka Expo 2026 and strengthen bilateral economic ties. • Trade Performance & Targets In 2025, Sri Lanka’s exports to New Zealand totaled approximately US$ 31.24 Mn. While New Zealand currently ranks as the 52nd export destination, the EDB identifies significant untapped potential for growth and diversification. • Key Export Sectors Current trade is dominated by: • Ceylon tea and processed foods • Apparel & textiles • Rubber-based products • Edible preparations • Strategic Focus Areas The Sri Lanka Expo 2026 aims to position the island as a sustainable sourcing hub, highlighting: • ICT/BPM and emerging technology solutions • Value-added agriculture and agribusiness • Sustainable manufacturing partnerships • Bilateral Cooperation High Commissioner David Pine and the Sri Lankan business community in NZ committed to facilitating trade delegations and exploring joint ventures to enhance value chains across both markets. _Data based on EDB provisional figures for 2025._