Goods exports in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Goods exports was 12.77 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Goods exports in Sri Lanka, 1975–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for goods exports in Sri Lanka is 12.77 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 7.2% on the previous year and up 14.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, goods exports in Sri Lanka peaked at 13.11 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 558.43 million BoP, current US$, in 1975.
That places Sri Lanka 91st out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 741.29 million BoP, current US$ | 558.43 million BoP, current US$ | 981.14 million BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 1.26 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.01 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.51 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.41 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.85 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.81 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.19 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.70 billion BoP, current US$ | 8.11 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.65 billion BoP, current US$ | 8.63 billion BoP, current US$ | 11.94 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.07 billion BoP, current US$ | 10.05 billion BoP, current US$ | 13.11 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
More economy & growth data for Sri Lanka
- Gross national expenditure 113.04 billion current US$ (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure 80.78 billion current US$ (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure 24.31 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure 74.55 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure 5.3% (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 17.1% (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure 74.2% (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 2.17 trillion constant LCU (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 20.64 billion current US$ (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 103.9% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is goods exports in Sri Lanka?
- Goods exports in Sri Lanka was 12.77 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest goods exports recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 13.11 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest goods exports recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 558.43 million BoP, current US$ in 1975.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for goods exports?
- Sri Lanka ranks 91st out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is goods exports rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Goods exports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Exports of goods occur when there are changes in the economic ownership of goods from residents of the compiling economy to non-residents, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.