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Sri Lanka: Merchandise exports (current US$)

In , Sri Lanka's Merchandise exports (current US$) was $12.77 billion.

That's up 7.2% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was $117.55 billion . Sri Lanka ranks #94 globally out of 204 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #3 of 6.

Source: World Bank Open Data (TX.VAL.MRCH.CD.WT) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Sri Lanka Merchandise exports (current US$) trend 2008: Global financial crisis 2020: COVID-19 pandemic 2014: Oil price collapse 2022: Russia–Ukraine war begins
  • 2008 · Global financial crisis
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2014 · Oil price collapse
  • 2022 · Russia–Ukraine war begins

Highlights

Peak
$13.11B
Trough
$6.35B
1-year change
+7.2%
5-year change
+7.0%
+1.4% / yr
10-year change
+13.0%
+1.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Merchandise exports (current US$)
12.772B
11.911B
13.107B
12.499B
10.047B
11.940B
11.890B
11.360B
10.310B
10.547B

About Merchandise exports (current US$)

Merchandise exports includes goods whose economic ownership is changed from a resident to a non-resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.

Indicator code: TX.VAL.MRCH.CD.WTCategory: Trade & Finance

Frequently asked questions

What was Sri Lanka's Merchandise exports (current US$) in 2024?
In 2024, Sri Lanka's Merchandise exports (current US$) was $12.77 billion, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sri Lanka's Merchandise exports (current US$) rising or falling?
Sri Lanka's Merchandise exports (current US$) rose 7.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Sri Lanka rank globally on Merchandise exports (current US$)?
In 2024, Sri Lanka ranked #94 out of 204 countries reporting Merchandise exports (current US$).
How does Sri Lanka's Merchandise exports (current US$) compare to the world average?
The global average for Merchandise exports (current US$) in 2024 was $117.55 billion, so Sri Lanka is below the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #3 of 6.
What is Merchandise exports (current US$) and how is it measured?
Merchandise exports includes goods whose economic ownership is changed from a resident to a non-resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (TX.VAL.MRCH.CD.WT), CC BY 4.0.