Sri Lanka’s Apparel Exports Surpass USD 5 Billion in 2025

Sri Lanka’s apparel and textile exports crossed the USD 5 billion mark in 2025, recording year‑on‑year growth of over 5% despite global demand volatility. Growth was driven largely by improved performance in the EU and UK markets, with the EU emerging as the strongest contributor. Industry bodies highlighted resilience, delivery reliability, and ethical manufacturing as key strengths.
Sources:

• The Economic Times LK – Jan 27, 2026 [economictimes.lk]
• Ceylon Today – Jan 30, 2026 [ceylontoday.lk]