Imports in Sri Lanka increased by 8.5% year-on-year to USD 1.88 billion, driven by consumer goods (+48.5%), particularly non-food consumer goods with a 112.2% jump, along with investment and other goods (+18.9%). These increases were partially offset by a decline in intermediate goods (-6.9%). source: Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Imports in Sri Lanka averaged 1297.17 USD Million from 2001 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 2241.00 USD Million in December of 2021 and a record low of 407.56 USD Million in February of 2002. This page provides the latest reported value for - Sri Lanka Imports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Sri Lanka Imports - values, historical data and charts - was last updated on September of 2025.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade -580.00 -540.00 USD Million Jul 2025
Current Account 938.48 -233.84 USD Million Mar 2025
Current Account to GDP 1.20 1.70 percent of GDP Dec 2024
Exports 1302.20 1141.80 USD Million Jul 2025
External Debt 56188.64 57133.49 USD Million Mar 2025
Foreign Direct Investment 138.50 218.57 USD Million Mar 2025
Imports 1882.20 1682.10 USD Million Jul 2025
Remittances 697.30 635.70 USD Million Jul 2025
Terms of Trade 88.62 95.13 points Jul 2025
Tourism Revenues 318.50 169.50 USD Million Jul 2025



Sri Lanka Imports
Sri Lanka imports petroleum, textile fabrics, foodstuffs and machinery and transportation equipment. Main import partners are India, China, Iran and Singapore.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
1882.20 1682.10 2241.00 407.56 2001 - 2025 USD Million Monthly


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