Sri Lanka?s motor vehicle population grew to 7.2 million In 2017

31 Jul, 2018

Sri Lanka?s motor vehicle population grew by 7% to 7.2 million In 2017.

This was noted in the latest edition of the annual report on the country?s motor vehicle market published by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce.

The year 2017 saw a rise in import expenditure (5%) despite a fall in import volume (11%) with yearly new registrations declining by 9%.

The report prepared by the Economic Intelligence Unit of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, provides a detailed statistical analysis and industry overview of Sri Lanka’s Motor Vehicle Market, featuring the latest information on registration; vehicle population; imports of vehicles by vehicle category, top brands imported under each vehicle category and overview on the global motor vehicle market and global electric vehicle market. (Colombo Gazette)

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