Sri Lanka
U.S. Trade with Sri Lanka in 2022
Export Market Rank
#67 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$117.11 Million
3-Year Average
$146.11 Million
Compound Average Growth
-0.85% (2013-2022)
Total Export Value 2013 - 2022
Export Value by Commodity 2022
Top 10 Exports to Sri Lanka in 2022
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soybean Meal | $81.59 Million | 148,740 | $63.91 Million | 189% |
| Other Feeds, Meals & Fodders | $9.4 Million | 15,984 | $7.25 Million | 794% |
| Dairy Products | $6.67 Million | 1,664 | $11.46 Million | -54% |
| Tobacco | $4.78 Million | 216 | $3.28 Million | 249% |
| Distillers Grains | $4.2 Million | 13,011 | $3.19 Million | 13074% |
| Fish and Seafood | $1.41 Million | 145 | $1.38 Million | -1% |
| Planting Seeds | $1.34 Million | 934 | $1.98 Million | 59% |
| Pulses | $1.29 Million | 1,348 | $2.92 Million | -47% |
| Essential Oils | $1.28 Million | 48 | $1.31 Million | -14% |
| Food Preparations | $1.13 Million | 84 | $1.66 Million | -10% |
Data and Analysis
Sri Lanka does not produce genetically engineered (GE) crops or animals. There is some GE research at the laboratory level, but there is no commercialization. The lack of a legal framework and biosafety procedures are a major setback; the country...
Attaché Report (GAIN)
Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka Reduces Import Duty on Maize - Corn for Six-Months Effective August 2023
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka’s (Sri Lanka) Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies recently introduced a Special Commodity Levy for three agricultural commodities: maize (corn), black gram, and green gram, effective August 18, 2023, for a period of six-months.
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka’s (Sri Lanka) Ministry of Health recently introduced the Food (Labeling and Advertising) Regulations (2022).
News and Features
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack today announced the United States is investing $455 million to strengthen global food security and international capacity-building efforts.
For FY 2023, USDA anticipates awarding up to $224 million in new McGovern-Dole cooperative agreements. USDA has identified the following as priority countries for FY 2023: Cameroon, Haiti, Mozambique, Nepal, Nicaragua, Sri Lanka, and Togo.