Sri Lanka’s garment exports fell 8.2 per cent YoY to $1.18 billion in Q1 2026, while textiles and other textile articles also declined.
March exports dropped 11 per cent, reflecting weak demand.
Despite this, textiles and apparel made up 47.2 per cent of industrial exports.
Imports rose modestly, while full-year 2025 exports had shown growth.Sri Lanka’s garment exports fell 8.2 per cent YoY to $1.18 billion in Q1 2026, while textiles and other textile articles also declined.
March exports dropped 11 per cent, reflecting weak demand.
Despite this, textiles and apparel made up 47.2 per cent of industrial exports.
Imports rose modestly, while full-year 2025 exports had shown growth.
Sri Lankan garment exports down 8% to $1.1 bn in Q1 2026
