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EDB partnering with Sampath Bank PLC for improving Digital Presence of Export potential SMEs

2024-08-14

EDB partnering with Sampath Bank PLC for improving Digital Presence of Export potential SMEs

Sri Lanka Export Development Board has initiated a series of awareness programmes with the objective of improving the digital presence of export potential SMEs at the regional level in collaboration with Sampath Bank PLC.

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Applications are now open for Presidential Export Awards 2023/24

2024-08-02

Applications are now open for Presidential Export Awards 2023/24

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Presidential Export Awards (PEA) 2023/24. The PEA ceremony is scheduled to be held in November 2024 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) under the patronage of the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

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EDB at 45: An odyssey of worthwhile accomplishments

2024-08-01

EDB at 45: An odyssey of worthwhile accomplishments

The 1st of August, 2024, marks the 45th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB). The EDB was established in 1979 with the objective of establishing a strong government-level institutional framework to develop and promote Sri Lanka’s exports in order to integrate with the global economy consequent to the adoption of liberal economic policies in 1977, and it has been at the vanguard in terms of promoting and developing exports in Sri Lanka for over four decades.

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EDB Successfully Conducts 24th Exporters’ Forum

2024-07-26

EDB Successfully Conducts 24th Exporters’ Forum

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) successfully held its 24th Exporters’ Forum on the 25th of this month. The forum, a platform for discussing and resolving issues faced by exporters, was presided over by State Minister of Investment Promotion, Hon. Dilum Amunugama.

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Sri Lanka's Export Performance in June 2024

2024-07-24

Sri Lanka's Export Performance in June 2024

As per the provisional data released by the Sri Lanka Customs, the merchandise export performance in June 2024 amounted to US$ 1,031.2 million, recorded an increase of 2.58 % compared to the month of June 2023. This was mainly due to the increase in earnings from export of Apparel & Textiles, Tea, Rubber based products, Coconut based products, Food & Beverages and Spices & Concentrates.

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EDB Hosts Awareness Workshop on Fair Trade Certification Process in Sri Lanka

2024-07-05

EDB Hosts Awareness Workshop on Fair Trade Certification Process in Sri Lanka

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) recently hosted a workshop on the Fair Trade Certification Process in Sri Lanka bringing 02 prominent certification entities to a one platform. The workshop aimed to educate Sri Lankan producers and exporters about Fair Trade certification processes and the importance of acquiring such certification.

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EDB Conducts an Awareness Seminar on Smart Solutions for Agriculture & Aquaculture Exporters

2024-07-01

EDB Conducts an Awareness Seminar on Smart Solutions for Agriculture & Aquaculture Exporters

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) recently hosted an insightful seminar titled "Smart Solutions for Agricultural & Aquaculture Exporters", together with a smart solutions providing company, E Gravity Solutions Pvt Ltd. More than 45 participants from Agriculture & Aquaculture industry attended this interactive seminar.

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EDB in collaboration with the Royal Thai Embassy in Sri Lanka organised a technical exposure & capacity building programme on “Thailand food & beverage industry – innovation & marketing/branding”

2024-06-26

EDB in collaboration with the Royal Thai Embassy in Sri Lanka organised a technical exposure & capacity building programme on “Thailand food & beverage industry – innovation & marketing/branding”

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board in collaboration with the Royal Thai Embassy in Sri Lanka organized a Technical Exposure and Capacity Building Programme for 11 export oriented food & Beverage entrepreneurs coinciding “THAIFEX – Anuga Asia -2024”, Bangkok, Thailand.

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Sri Lanka's Export Performance in May 2024

2024-06-26

Sri Lanka's Export Performance in May 2024

As per the provisional data released by the Sri Lanka Customs, the merchandise export performance in May 2024 amounted to US$ 960.2 million, recorded an increase of 9.4 % compared to the preceding month, April 2024. Furthermore, export performance in May 2024 decreased by 5.81 % compared to May 2023. Figure 1 shows Monthly Merchandise export performance from the year 2021 to May 2024.

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Sri Lanka's Export Performance in April 2024

2024-05-21

Sri Lanka's Export Performance in April 2024

The total exports (Merchandise & Service) for the month of April 2024 was recorded as US$ 1,114.22 Million increasing 1.25 % over the corresponding period of 2023.

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Phytosanitary Requirements for Imported Fresh Pineapple from Sri Lanka to China

2024-05-17

Phytosanitary Requirements for Imported Fresh Pineapple from Sri Lanka to China

China Market for Fresh Pineapple has been facilitated for the fresh pineapple exporters by the Sri Lanka Embassy in China, NPQS (National Plant Quarantine Service), Ministry of Plantation Industries, Department of Agriculture, GACC (General Administration of Customs of China), EDB (Sri Lanka Export Development Board).

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People’s Bank and EDB Forge Strategic Alliance to Boost Sri Lanka’s Export Sector

2024-05-14

People’s Bank and EDB Forge Strategic Alliance to Boost Sri Lanka’s Export Sector

In a landmark move aimed at propelling Sri Lanka’s export sector to new heights, the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (SLEDB) and People’s Bank have entered into a strategic partnership.

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Sri Lanka Country Pavilion at Hotel Asia Exhibition & International Culinary Challenge 2024 in the Maldives

2024-05-03

Sri Lanka Country Pavilion at Hotel Asia Exhibition & International Culinary Challenge 2024 in the Maldives

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) in collaboration with the Sri Lanka High Commission in Male, Maldives and Sri Lanka – Maldives Business Council (SLMBC) will be organizing a group of 19 exporters including 15 SME entrepreneurs to participate at “Hotel Asia Exhibition & International Culinary Challenge 2024”.

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Sri Lanka's Export Performance in March 2024

2024-05-02

Sri Lanka's Export Performance in March 2024

The merchandise export performance in March 2024 amounted to US$ 1,138.9 million, recorded an increase of 9.77 % compared to March 2023. Furthermore, export performance in March 2024 increased by 7.51 % compared to the preceding month, February 2024. Figure 1 shows Monthly Merchandise export performance from the year 2021 to March 2024.

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MOU Signed Between the Sri Lanka Export Development Board and CHEC Port City Colombo Pvt Ltd

2024-04-30

MOU Signed Between the Sri Lanka Export Development Board and CHEC Port City Colombo Pvt Ltd

In a significant move towards attracting export-oriented businesses to Port City Colombo, CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd recently entered into a partnership with the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB).

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Singapore’s Food Safety Agency officials explore local food processing firms

2024-04-11

Singapore’s Food Safety Agency officials explore local food processing firms

A delegation from the Singapore Food Agency (SFA), the competent authority responsible for food safety and security in Singapore, visited Sri Lanka from the 25th to the 28th of March. The delegation was headed by Dr. Abdul Jalil Abdul Karder, Assistant Chief Executive Officer (Operations), along with two other officers from the Joint Operation Division of the SFA. The purpose of the visit was to conduct pre-inspections of slaughterhouses in Sri Lanka that have applied for licenses from the SFA in Singapore, with the objective of assessing the potential of Sri Lankan companies to be approved as sources of poultry products for Singapore.

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Sri Lanka's Export Performance in February 2024

2024-03-25

Sri Lanka's Export Performance in February 2024

The merchandise export performance in February 2024 amounted to US$ 983.7 million, recorded a modest increase of 0.17 % compared to February 2023. Furthermore, export performance in February 2024 increased by 1.3% compared to the preceding month, January 2024.

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Exploring Opportunities Under Sri Lanka Thailand Free Trade Agreement (SLTFTA)

2024-03-07

Exploring Opportunities Under Sri Lanka Thailand Free Trade Agreement (SLTFTA)

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) in collaboration with the Ministry of Industries and Department of Commerce organized a seminar on “Exploring Opportunities and Implications of the Sri Lanka-Thailand Free Trade Agreement" at the Auditorium of Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM) on 29th February, 2024 for Sri Lankan exporters.

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Sri Lanka's Export Performance in January 2024

2024-03-05

Sri Lanka's Export Performance in January 2024

The merchandise export performance in January 2024 amounted to US$ 970.7 million, recorded a 0.77 % decline compared to January 2023.

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Historic Agreements Strengthen Ties between Sri Lanka and Thailand

2024-02-14

Historic Agreements Strengthen Ties between Sri Lanka and Thailand

In Sri Lanka’s pursuit of transforming into a high-income country by 2048 involving trade negotiations with countries like Thailand, the Sri Lanka Thailand Free Trade Agreement (SLTFTA), was signed, during the visit of Thai Prime Minister Hon. Srettha Thavisin and his delegation of business dignitaries today (03/02/2024) at the Presidential Secretariat.

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