Sri Lanka Balance of Trade
Sri Lanka's trade deficit in August 2025 was $414 million, the highest in five months. This deficit decreased by 28.6% from July 2025's $580 million. The reduction resulted from a drop in total imports to $1.70 billion from $1.88 billion in July. Exports increased by 2.57% year-on-year to $1.61 billion in August with merchandise exports up 5.13%. Vehicle imports were a significant expense, reaching $255.7 million in August. Sri Lanka's record low balance of trade was -$1.08 billion in December 2021 and record high was $21.3 million in June 2022.
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Sri Lanka Balance of Trade : Definition
Sri Lanka's balance of trade represents the difference between the value of its goods exported and imported, measured in USD. It is calculated by subtracting the total import value from the total export value. A positive balance signifies a trade surplus whereas a negative balance indicates a trade deficit.