External Sector Performance – October 2025

Sri Lanka’s external sector recorded a current account deficit in October 2025 for the second consecutive month.  However, the cumulative current account surplus for the first ten months of 2025 is estimated at around US dollars 1.7 billion.

The merchandise trade deficit widened year-on-year in October 2025, mainly due to a notable increase in imports.

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Friday, November 28, 2025