Sri Lanka Exports
Exports of goods and services BX.GSR.GNFS.CD
Sri Lanka's exports was $20.9B in 2025, ranked 90th globally. This represents a 6.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1975–2025.
Overview
Sri Lanka's exports stood at $20.9B in 2025, a rise of +$1.2B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $20.9B by 2025. Sri Lanka ranked 90th globally.
Sri Lanka's export performance has experienced significant fluctuations over the past five decades. The country's exports reached an all-time high of $20,912,418,212.13 in 2025, representing a substantial increase from the $631,924,458.38 recorded in 1975. This notable expansion places Sri Lanka's exports at the 90th position globally in 2025, with Côte d'Ivoire ranking 89th at $21,265,274,998.22. The country's export growth has outpaced that of its peer, Georgia, where exports stood at $20,085,557,696.80 in 2025. The period between 1975 and 2025 has seen a considerable expansion in Sri Lanka's export base, underscoring the country's transition towards a more market-oriented economy. However, a decline in global demand, particularly in the wake of a global economic downturn, could potentially alter the trajectory of Sri Lanka's export growth in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Exports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $24.0B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $22.5B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $20.9B | - | - |
| 2025 | $20.9B | +$1.2B | #90 |
| 2024 | $19.7B | +$2.4B | #88 |
| 2023 | $17.3B | +$1.2B | #92 |
| 2022 | $16.2B | +$1.2B | #91 |
| 2021 | $15.0B | +$1.9B | #87 |
| 2020 | $13.1B | −$6.3B | #85 |
| 2019 | $19.4B | −$849.5M | #82 |
| 2018 | $20.3B | +$1.2B | #78 |
| 2017 | $19.1B | +$1.6B | #76 |
| 2016 | $17.4B | +$504.7M | #78 |
| 2015 | $16.9B | +$208.1M | #78 |
| 2014 | $16.7B | +$1.7B | #80 |
| 2013 | $15.1B | +$1.5B | #84 |
| 2012 | $13.6B | −$69.3M | #86 |
| 2011 | $13.6B | +$2.5B | #87 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sri Lanka matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw exports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sri Lanka's exports was $20.9B in 2025. Ranked 90th globally. This represents a 6.3% increase from the previous year.
Sri Lanka's exports peaked at $20.9B in 2025.
The lowest exports in Sri Lanka was $631.9M in 1975.
Sri Lanka ranks 90th globally in exports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.GSR.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Sri Lanka's exports is projected to reach $20.9B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Sri Lanka's exports was approximately 20.91 billion ($20.9B) in 2025.
The exports of Sri Lanka in 2025 was $20.9B. This ranks 90th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sri-lanka_exports,
title = {Sri Lanka Exports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sri-lanka/exports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}