Sri Lanka’s external sector recorded a monthly current account deficit in September 2025, following consecutive monthly current account surpluses registered during January-August 2025. However, cumulative current account surplus for the first nine months is estimated at USD 1.9 billion.
The merchandise trade deficit recorded a year-on-year expansion in September 2025, as import expenditure exceeded USD 2 billion, primarily driven by a surge in vehicle imports.
Published Date:
Friday, October 31, 2025