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As Sri Lanka’s exports grow, is apparel losing momentum?

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Sri Lanka’s combined merchandise and services exports reached $10.49 billion in January–July 2026, up 5.48 per cent year-on-year.
Apparel and textiles fell 6.50 per cent to $2.88 billion, diverging from broader export growth.
July apparel and textile exports dropped 8.8 per cent to $437.59 million, with shipments declining across the United States, European Union and United Kingdom.Sri Lanka’s combined merchandise and services exports reached $10.49 billion in January–July 2026, up 5.48 per cent year-on-year.
Apparel and textiles fell 6.50 per cent to $2.88 billion, diverging from broader export growth.
July apparel and textile exports dropped 8.8 per cent to $437.59 million, with shipments declining across the United States, European Union and United Kingdom.