COLOMBO, Aug. 25 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka's exports rose to nearly 10 billion U.S. dollars in the first seven months of 2025, up 7.79 percent from the corresponding period in 2024, the Export Development Board (EDB) said Monday.
According to the EDB, merchandise exports totaled around 7.8 billion dollars, reflecting a 7.22 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024, while services exports brought in about 2.19 billion dollars.
In July, combined exports of goods and services were valued at 1.64 billion dollars, reflecting a 12.68 percent year-on-year increase.
The EDB said the strong performance underscores resilience in both merchandise and services sectors and expressed confidence that Sri Lanka will meet its 2025 export target. ■
