In 2021 Sri Lanka’s exports to Free Trade Agreement (FTA) partners accounted for 7.2% and total merchandise exports increased by 33.57% to US$ 906.99 million.
Sri Lanka has reportedly recorded a strong export performance in 10 major export markets last year. This has accounted for 63% of total merchandise exports during 2021.
Sri Lanka’s exports in 2021 recorded US$ 15.12 billion, up by 23% from 2020 sustaining its resilience, despite an unprecedented economic crisis.
Amidst the turbulent circumstances due to the prevailing pandemic, the fisheries sector of Sri Lanka has been able to earn US$ 318 million during 2021
The Morning: Minister of Plantation Dr. Ramesh Pathirana, and the Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka Eric Lavertu visited the Rubber Research Institute at the Darting Field Estate, Agalawatta recently.