Sri Lanka’s apparel exports records strong performance in April

26 May, 2025

Sri Lanka’s apparel exports recorded a strong performance in April 2025, with total exports rising by 15.14% compared to the same month last year.

This growth was driven by robust demand from key markets, including the USA (up 6.83%), EU (excluding UK) (up 27.04%), and the UK (up 7.45%). Exports to other destinations also increased by 21.18%.

Cumulatively, from January to April 2025, total apparel exports reached USD 1.66 billion, reflecting a 12.4% increase over the same period in 2024. Notably, exports to the EU rose by 18.13%, the USA by 10.06%, and other markets by 13.56%, while the UK market grew by 6.26%.

These results reaffirm the resilience and continued competitiveness of Sri Lanka’s apparel industry amid ongoing global challenges.

The detailed schedules attached offer further data comparisons over the last five years for reference.

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