Sri Lanka
U.S. Trade with Sri Lanka in 2021
Export Market Rank
#56 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$170.72 Million
3-Year Average
$160.34 Million
Compound Average Growth
14.3% (2012-2021)
Total Export Value 2012 - 2021
Export Value by Commodity 2021
Top 10 Exports to Sri Lanka in 2021
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soybean Meal | $90.13 Million | 180,066 | $56.36 Million | 1369% |
| Other Feeds, Meals & Fodders | $22.54 Million | 30,935 | $6.33 Million | 9403% |
| Wheat | $13.89 Million | 59,369 | $28.77 Million | --- |
| Dairy Products | $7.79 Million | 2,700 | $11.7 Million | -14% |
| Distillers Grains | $5.72 Million | 24,635 | $3.08 Million | --- |
| Tobacco | $4.71 Million | 240 | $2.96 Million | 198% |
| Soybeans | $4.44 Million | 9,055 | $1.54 Million | --- |
| Pulses | $4.3 Million | 5,654 | $3.01 Million | 99% |
| Fish and Seafood | $3.79 Million | 709 | $1.4 Million | 134% |
| Planting Seeds | $3.5 Million | 2,830 | $1.96 Million | 213% |
Data and Analysis
Attaché Report (GAIN)
Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka Import Control Regulations Suspend the Import of 26 Food and Agricultural Products
On August 23, 2022, the Sri Lankan government temporary suspended the import of 26 agricultural products. The Imports and Exports (Control) Regulations No. 13 (2022) is a quantitative import restrictive measure.
Attaché Report (GAIN)
Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka Invites WTO Members to Comment on Draft Amendment Standards - Number 1 - for Processed Grain-Based Food Products - Part 2 Cornflakes
On October 20, 2022, the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) notified draft amendment standards (Number 1) to SLS 1725-2:2021 for Processed Grain-based Food Products, Part 2: Cornflakes to the World Trade Organization (WTO). WTO members are invited to submit comments on notification G/TBT/N/LKA/51
Attaché Report (GAIN)
Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka Invites WTO Members to Comment on Draft Amendment Standards - Number 1 - for Processed Grain-Based Food Products - Part 1 Multi-Mixed Grain
On October 20, 2022, the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) notified draft amendment standards (number 1) to SLS 1725-1:2021 for Processed Grain-based Food Products, Part 1: Multi/Mixed Grain to the World Trade Organization (WTO).
News and Features
For FY 2023, USDA anticipates awarding up to $224 million in new McGovern-Dole cooperative agreements. USDA has identified the following as priority countries for FY 2023: Cameroon, Haiti, Mozambique, Nepal, Nicaragua, Sri Lanka, and Togo.