Sri Lanka's Top 50 Export Products
Ranked by 2024 export value. Data sourced from Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and Central Bank trade statistics.
Data Note: Export values are for 2024 and include both confirmed and projected figures based on EDB reports and Central Bank of Sri Lanka trade statistics. Minor rounding applies.
Top 20 — Major Exports with Buyer Guides
| Rank | Product | Category | Export Value | Growth | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knitted Apparel & Lingerie | Apparel | US$2.90B | +5.3% | Guide |
| 2 | Non-Knit Apparel (Men's) | Apparel | US$1.79B | +4.9% | Guide |
| 3 | Ceylon Tea | Tea | US$1.43B | +4.97% | Guide |
| 4 | Women's Underwear & Nightwear | Apparel | US$593M | +5.0% | Guide |
| 5 | Rubber Gloves | Rubber | US$550M+ | +23.1% | Guide |
| 6 | T-Shirts & Vests | Apparel | US$450M | +4.5% | Guide |
| 7 | Rubber Tyres (Solid & Pneumatic) | Rubber | US$443M | Stable | Guide |
| 8 | Non-Knit Women's Suits & Blouses | Apparel | US$400M+ | +4.5% | Guide |
| 9 | Blue Sapphires & Precious Stones | Gems | US$388M+ | +46.0% | Guide |
| 10 | Natural Rubber Sheet & Crepe | Rubber | US$300M+ | Stable | Guide |
| 11 | Virgin Coconut Oil | Coconut | US$280M+ | +66.3% | Guide |
| 12 | Ceylon Cinnamon | Spices | US$250M+ | +23.9% | Guide |
| 13 | Desiccated Coconut | Coconut | US$200M+ | +39.2% | Guide |
| 14 | Coconut Milk Powder | Coconut | US$150M+ | +79.4% | Guide |
| 15 | Activated Carbon | Industrial | US$100M+ | +35.3% | Guide |
| 16 | Black Pepper | Spices | US$100M+ | +220% | Guide |
Ranks 17–50 — Extended Export List
| Rank | Product | Approx. Value | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Seafood (Tuna, Shrimp) | US$350M est. | Seafood |
| 18 | Coconut Shell Charcoal | US$80M est. | Industrial |
| 19 | Refined Petroleum Products | US$75M est. | Industrial |
| 20 | Electrical Machinery & Parts | US$70M est. | Industrial |
| 21 | Rubber Belts & Hoses | US$65M est. | Rubber |
| 22 | Ceramics & Porcelain | US$60M est. | Industrial |
| 23 | Cardamom | US$55M est. | Spices |
| 24 | Cloves | US$50M est. | Spices |
| 25 | Coconut Fibre (Coir) | US$45M est. | Coconut |
| 26 | Plywood & Wood Products | US$40M est. | Industrial |
| 27 | Cut Flowers | US$35M est. | Agriculture |
| 28 | Gem-set Jewellery | US$35M est. | Gems |
| 29 | Chemical Products | US$30M est. | Industrial |
| 30 | Ayurvedic & Herbal Products | US$28M est. | Health |
| 31–50 | Additional categories include: rubber thread, surgical instruments, IT/BPO services, handicrafts, essential oils, coconut water, processed fruits, ceramic tiles, footwear, and specialty chemicals. | ||