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Sri Lanka's apparel & textile exports record strongest growth in May
25 Jun '26
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Sri Lanka's apparel and textile exports rose 7.96 per cent year on year to $394.14 million in May 2026, marking the sector's strongest monthly performance this year.
Growth was driven by a 15.36 per cent rise in exports to the US and higher shipments to non-traditional markets.
However, January-May exports were still down 4.68 per cent, with the industry awaiting a key US tariff decision.
Sri Lanka's apparel and textile exports rose 7.96 per cent year on year to $394.14 million in May 2026, marking the sector's strongest monthly performance of the year so far. The growth was driven by strong demand from the United States and increasing exports to non-traditional markets.
The country’s apex industry organisation the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) said in a statement, “The exports to the US, rose 15.36 per cent year-on-year to $149.96 million during the month. US is the largest apparel market for the island nation. Shipments to markets outside the industry's three traditional destinations climbed 14.61 per cent to $70.67 million, while exports to the UK edged up 0.87 per cent. Exports to the European Union (EU), however, slipped 0.3 per cent to $121.35 million.
Sri Lanka's apparel and textile exports rose 7.96 per cent year on year to $394.14 million in May 2026, marking the sector's strongest monthly performance this year.
Growth was driven by a 15.36 per cent rise in exports to the US and higher shipments to non-traditional markets.
However, January-May exports were still down 4.68 per cent, with the industry awaiting a key US tariff decision.
The strong US
