Sri Lanka Imports from Afghanistan

Sri Lanka's imports from Afghanistan fell to $59,840.3 in 2024, down from $123,498.1 in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents a decrease of 51.5% ($63,657.78) from the previous year. Top imports for Sri Lanka from Afghanistan were Lac, gums, resins, vegetable extracts ($25,936.54), Salt, sulphur, stone, cement ($23,655.98), Edible fruits and nuts, citrus or ($10,137.29).

Sri Lanka had a trade surplus with Afghanistan that fell to $669,497.7 in 2024 from $879,479.5 in 2023. This is a decrease of 23.9% ($209,981.8).

Sri Lanka Imports from Afghanistan by Goods (2024)

The table below shows the ranking of Sri Lanka imports from Afghanistan by goods in 2024, highlighting the top imported goods.

Import Rank Imported Goods Import Value (USD) Year
1 Lac, gums, resins, vegetable extracts $25,936.54 2024
2 Salt, sulphur, stone, cement $23,655.98 2024
3 Edible fruits and nuts, citrus or melon peel $10,137.29 2024
4 Non-knitted clothing $67.37 2024
5 Cereal, flour, starch, milk preparations, bakery $43.12 2024