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Sri Lanka's garment exports rise 7.4% to $3.31 bn in Jan–Aug 2025

06 Oct '25

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Sri Lanka's garment exports rise 7.4% to $3.31 bn in Jan–Aug 2025

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Sri Lanka's garment exports rose *.*% to $***.* billion in January–August 2025, according to the Central Bank.
Textile exports slipped *% , while other manufactured textile articles grew *.*%.
Combined textile and garment exports made up *.*% of industrial exports.
Imports of clothing surged *.*%, signalling revived domestic retail demand after 2023's slowdown.

During the first eight months of ****, textile exports eased by * per cent to $*** million. Over the same period, exports of other manufactured textile articles increased by **.* per cent, totalling $**.* million, as reported in the Central Bank&#**;s publication External Sector Performance – August ****. Weaker textile exports reflected slower regional fabric demand, while value-added segments like accessories gained momentum.

Combined exports of textiles, garments, and other manufactured textile articles accounted for **.** per cent of all industrial exports from Sri Lanka during the eight-month period. Total textile product exports amounted to $*,***.* million between January and August ****, while the country’s overall industrial exports were valued at $*,***.* million for the same period.