Sri Lanka Secures Ammonium Nitrate Import Quota from India Amid Export Ban 🇮🇳🇱🇰

• Context: Sri Lanka has successfully secured a monthly export quota of 220 metric tonnes (MT) of ammonium nitrate from India, following a diplomatic request by the Sri Lankan Government. • The Ban: India had previously imposed a complete ban on the export of ammonium nitrate on 18 March 2026, citing ongoing global supply chain challenges. • Economic Impact: The immediate resumption of these imports is set to provide critical relief to domestic supply chains. The chemical is a vital input for key sectors including mining, quarrying, and construction. • Bilaterals: The exemption underscores India's role as one of Sri Lanka’s principal trading partners, supporting the island's ongoing economic recovery through targeted trade and development cooperation.