Sri Lanka Imports from Bangladesh

Sri Lanka's imports from Bangladesh rose to $82.7 million in 2024, up from $67.36 million in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents an increase of 22.8% ($15.34 million) from the previous year. Top imports for Sri Lanka from Bangladesh were Pharmaceutical products ($27.92 million), Knitted or crocheted clothing ($21.05 million) and Non-knitted clothing ($15.86 million).

Sri Lanka had a trade surplus with Bangladesh that rose to $156.59M in 2024 from $109.57M in 2023. This is an increase of 42.9% ($47.02 million).

Sri Lanka Imports from Bangladesh by Goods (2024)

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

Import Rank Imported Goods Import Value (USD) Year
1 Pharmaceutical products $27.92M 2024
2 Knitted or crocheted clothing $21.05M 2024
3 Non-knitted clothing $15.86M 2024
4 Cotton $3.95M 2024
5 Inorganic chemicals, precious metal compounds, isotopes $3.85M 2024
6 Plastics and plastic articles $1.34M 2024
7 Man-made staple fibres $1.28M 2024
8 Paper, paperboard and articles $1.13M 2024
9 Other textile articles, worn clothing, rags $1.09M 2024
10 Miscellaneous manufactured goods $897,445.35 2024
11 Rubber and rubber articles $847,336.99 2024
12 Knitted or crocheted fabrics $788,289.06 2024
13 Vegetable textile fibres, paper yarn $714,421.63 2024
14 Miscellaneous edible preparations $419,198.30 2024
15 Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment $295,535.46 2024
16 Vehicles other than railway or tramway and parts $295,261.87 2024
17 Special woven fabrics, lace, embroidery $224,429.01 2024
18 Articles of iron or steel $134,142.24 2024
19 Man-made filaments $128,710.54 2024
20 Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors $122,775.46 2024
21 Wadding, felt, twine, ropes, cords $120,208.71 2024
22 Headgear $46,483.81 2024
23 Oilseeds, grains, fodder, medicinal plants $35,442.04 2024
24 Printed books, newspapers, printed matter $35,241.32 2024
25 Raw hides, skins, leather $33,727.72 2024
26 Miscellaneous base metal articles $30,091.12 2024
27 Optical, medical, measuring instruments $12,751.92 2024
28 Leather goods, bags, saddlery, travel goods $12,465.37 2024
29 Cereal, flour, starch, milk preparations, bakery $9,925.92 2024
30 Essential oils, perfumery, cosmetics $8,993.09 2024
31 Sugar and confectionery $8,510.64 2024
32 Dyes, pigments, tanning extracts, paints, inks $5,672.70 2024
33 Soap, detergents, waxes, candles, dental products $1,920.31 2024
34 Miscellaneous chemical products $907.85 2024
35 Feathers, down, artificial flowers, human hair goods $748.63 2024
36 Cocoa and cocoa preparations $718.93 2024
37 Tools, cutlery, base metal parts $580.23 2024
38 Beverages, spirits, vinegar $528.04 2024
39 Coffee, tea, mate, spices $478.03 2024
40 Footwear and parts $379.06 2024
41 Organic chemicals $314.73 2024
42 Glass and glassware $160.93 2024
43 Prepared vegetables, fruits, nuts $100.02 2024
44 Works of art, antiques $65.53 2024
45 Wood and wood products, charcoal $38.29 2024
46 Tin and tin articles $14.87 2024
47 Carpets and textile floor coverings $12.76 2024
48 Ceramic products $9.83 2024
49 Aluminium and aluminium articles $8.54 2024
50 Dairy, eggs, honey, other animal products $6.58 2024
51 Glues, enzymes, modified starches $4.66 2024