External sector posts strong 1H despite widening trade deficit

External sector posts strong 1H despite widening trade deficit

Sri Lanka’s external sector remained robust in the first half of 2025, with the current account registering consistent monthly surpluses despite a widening of the merchandise trade deficit, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) reported. In its latest external sector data released, the CBSL highlighted that the current account registered a surplus of $ 1.5 billion during the first six months, up 30.2% from $ 1.1 billion in the same period last ye

External Sector Performance – June 2025 | Central Bank of Sri Lanka

External Sector of the Sri Lankan economy remained robust in the first half of 2025 recording a current account surplus despite the widening of merchandise trade deficit. FULL TEXT Published Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025