Archive · 24 Dec 2025
India's exports to Sri Lanka rise 17% in 2025
India sent more stuff to Sri Lanka in the first eight months of 2025 compared to the same time in 2024.
The total value of exports went up by $487.84 million, which is a 17% increase.
The biggest increase was in vehicles, which went up by 318%, and ships and boats, which went up by 115%.
Other things like machinery, oilseeds, and medicines also saw more exports.
This shows that India is sending more high-value items to Sri Lanka.
India's exports to Sri Lanka increased by 17% from April to November 2025.
Total exports rose from $2,876.65 million in 2024 to $3,364.49 million in 2025.
Vehicles (HS 87) saw the largest increase at 318%, amounting to $363.23 million.
Ships, boats, and floating structures (HS 89) increased by 115%, totaling $155.02 million.
Other commodities like machinery, oilseeds, and pharmaceuticals also recorded growth.
- Who
- India
- What
- Exports to Sri Lanka increased by 17%
- When
- Between April and November 2025
- Where
- India to Sri Lanka
- Why
- Due to significant increases in vehicle and ship exports, among other commodities
- Export Increase
- 17%
- Period
- April–November 2025
- Total Exports (2025)
- $3,364.49 million
- Total Exports (2024)
- $2,876.65 million
- Absolute Increase
- $487.84 million
- Top Export Category
- Vehicles (HS 87)
- Top Export Increase
- 318% ($363.23 million)
- Second Top Export
- Ships, boats, and floating structures (HS 89)
- Second Top Increase
- 115% ($155.02 million)
