Sri Lanka Import Trade Summary
Based on complete annual trade statistics. Weekly/Monthly-updated 2026 Sri Lanka trade records available on TradeInt.
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What is Sri Lanka's Top Import Product Sector based on Sri Lanka trade data?
Sri Lanka import data 2022 shows the country's import demand concentrated in Mineral Products (24.7%), based on verified Sri Lanka trade data and shipment records provided by TradeInt. In 2022, Sri Lanka as a global importer, ranks at 72 / 127, with a total import value of US$ 17.13B.
Top 3 Sri Lanka Import Product Sector 2022:
Mineral Products
Imported at US$ 4.23B , accounting for 24.7% of total imports
Textiles
Imported at US$ 3.01B , accounting for 17.6% of total imports
Machines
Imported at US$ 1.97B , accounting for 11.5% of total imports
What are Sri Lanka's recent 3 years of YoY change in import trade growth?
2022 vs 2021
Import trade declined by -18.4% , from US$ 20.99B to US$ 17.13B
2021 vs 2020
Import trade grew by +29.5% , from US$ 16.21B to US$ 20.99B
2020 vs 2019
Import trade declined by -18.5% , from US$ 19.89B to US$ 16.21B
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What are Sri Lanka top 3 import products by HS codes in 2022?
Top 1 Import Product by HS Code 2022: HS 27 (US$ 3.99B)
Top 2 Import Product by HS Code 2022: HS 84 (US$ 1.01B)
Top 3 Import Product by HS Code 2022: HS 85 (US$ 963.54M)
Who are Sri Lanka top 3 import trade partners in 2022?
Top 1 Import Trade Partner 2022: India (US$ 4.63B)
Top 2 Import Trade Partner 2022: China (US$ 3.52B)
Top 3 Import Trade Partner 2022: UAE (US$ 960.80M)
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Sri Lanka Customs Data & Import-Export Shipment Data
How to use Sri Lanka customs data to validate market demand, product potential, and trade activity?
- Search customs records by product, HS code, importer, exporter, shipment date, and transaction pattern.
- Track inbound and outbound shipments to understand real product demand and supply activity in Sri Lanka.
- Identify which goods move most often, which sectors are growing, and which trade relationships are active.
- Use shipment data to test market potential before sales outreach, sourcing, or expansion decisions.
**** ELECTRONICS PRIVATE LIMITED
B/L NO: WEXQ***
Exporter: **** ELECTRONICS HCMC CE COMPLEX CO LTD
HS Code: 85299090
Value of Goods: 180 USD Weight: 3 NOS
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B/L NO: KHO9***
Exporter: **** ELECTRONICS HCMC CE COMPLEX CO LTD
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Sri Lanka Demand Trends & Import-Export Market Analytics
How to use Sri Lanka customs data to analyse buyer demand, product growth, and market entry opportunities?
- Visualise import-export trends by value, shipment count, time period, and HS-based product groups.
- Compare buyers, suppliers, and partner countries to understand demand structure and market movement.
- Detect seasonal demand shifts, expanding product categories, and changes in cross-border trade intensity.
- Turn trade data into practical insight for market sizing, category selection, and commercial timing.
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Sri Lanka Buyer Discovery & Trade Company Intelligence
How to use Sri Lanka customs data to find active buyers, importers, distributors, and suppliers?
- Identify importers and exporters with recent, repeated, and product-specific shipment activity.
- Discover which companies are already buying, selling, or distributing goods in your target category.
- Build prospect and sourcing lists from actual shipment evidence rather than assumptions or directory listings.
- Strengthen sales targeting, distributor discovery, and market research with company-level trade intelligence.
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Sri Lanka Import Data
How can Sri Lanka import data help businesses validate market demand, identify active importers, and discover buyer opportunities?
- Access detailed Sri Lanka shipment records covering consumer goods, industrial inputs, and fast-growing demand categories.
- View traded product value, descriptions, and shipping details across high-growth and volume-driven import sectors.
- Identify active importers and buyers driving product demand in Sri Lanka's expanding market.
- Discover buyer-supplier networks and market entry opportunities linked to rising consumption and industrial growth.
Sri Lanka Export Data
How can Sri Lanka export data help businesses identify international buyers and track export growth potential?
- Search by Sri Lanka exporter names, potential buyers, and HS codes across textile, agricultural, and industrial product lines.
- Filter trade records by product descriptions, ports, and trade attributes tied to Sri Lanka's export sectors.
- Identify new international buyers and emerging market opportunities for Sri Lanka's growth-driven exports.
- Analyse Sri Lanka's export flow, product expansion patterns, and cross-border trading activity.
Sri Lanka Trade Data Analytics
How can Sri Lanka trade data analytics uncover demand trends, product growth, and market entry insights?
- Apply big data analysis on Sri Lanka historical trade records across consumer, industrial, and agricultural sectors.
- Track Sri Lanka import-export trends by importer, exporter, and HS code for demand-driven and growth-market trade.
- Analyse YoY and MoM trade trends, product categories, and country ports linked to market expansion corridors.
- Evaluate country-wise trade flows and transport modes to understand demand structure and seasonal patterns.
- Identify top-performing demand categories and market entry opportunities in Sri Lanka.
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What are the major import and export products of Sri Lanka in 2022?
On the export side, the leading export product is Apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted (HS 61) with a total export value of US$ 3.55B, contributing significantly to the total export value of US$ 13.51B. Key export categories also include Textiles.
These product rankings help businesses understand market demand patterns, sourcing opportunities, and competitive strengths in Sri Lanka. For more granular product-level analysis, additional ranking filters are available within the TradeInt platform.
You can also: Search import-export trade records by HS code, product name & company name