Imports in Sri Lanka increased to 2156.80 USD Million in October from 2048.60 USD Million in September of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Sri Lanka Imports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Sri Lanka's total Imports in 2024 were valued at US$18.39 Billion, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Sri Lanka's main import partners were: China, India and the United Arab Emirates. The top three import commodities were: Mineral fuels, oils, distillation products; Machinery, nuclear reactors, boilers and Electrical, electronic equipment. Total Exports were valued at US$12.11 Billion. In 2024, Sri Lanka had a trade deficit of US$6.28 Billion.

Key information about Sri Lanka Total Imports Growth

• Sri Lanka Total Imports grew 26.7 % YoY in Oct 2025, compared with an increase of 24.5 % YoY in the previous month
• Sri Lanka Total Imports Growth data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1983 to Oct 2025, with an averaged rate of 14.3 %
• The data reached an all-time high of 99.7 % in Jul 1990 and a record low of -52.3 % in Apr 2009

• In the latest reports, Sri Lanka Total Imports recorded 2.2 USD bn in Oct 2025
• Total Exports reached 1.1 USD bn in Oct 2025, which registered a decrease of 0.7 % year on year
• Sri Lanka Trade Balance recorded a deficit of 1.0 USD bn in Oct 2025

The statistic shows the value of goods imported to Sri Lanka from 2014 to 2024. In 2024, goods worth around ***** billion U.S. dollars were imported to Sri Lanka.

United States Imports from Sri Lanka was US$3.16 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. United States Imports from Sri Lanka - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on December of 2025.

Key information about Sri Lanka Total Imports

• Sri Lanka Total Imports recorded 2.2 USD bn in Oct 2025, compared with a value of 2.0 USD bn in the previous month
• Sri Lanka Total Imports data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1982 to Oct 2025, with an average number of 546.7 USD mn
• The data reached an all-time high of 2.2 USD bn in Dec 2021 and a record low of 91.0 USD mn in Feb 1983

• In the latest reports, Sri Lanka Total Imports grew 26.7 % YoY in Oct 2025
• Total Exports dropped 0.7 % YoY, to 1.1 USD bn in Oct 2025
• Sri Lanka Trade Balance recorded a deficit of 1.0 USD bn in Oct 2025

9708 Global import shipment records of Pharmaceutical with prices, volume & current Buyer's suppliers relationships based on actual Global export trade database.

Sri Lanka Imports from India was US$3.74 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Sri Lanka Imports from India - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on December of 2025.

Sri Lanka Imports: Consumer Goods data was reported at 172,744.403 LKR mn in Oct 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 157,674.948 LKR mn for Sep 2025. Sri Lanka Imports: Consumer Goods data is updated monthly, averaging 20,164.075 LKR mn from Jan 1995 (Median) to Oct 2025, with 370 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 172,744.403 LKR mn in Oct 2025 and a record low of 3,336.200 LKR mn in Jun 1995. Sri Lanka Imports: Consumer Goods data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.JA: Imports: By End Use: LKR.

Sri Lanka Imports: Intermediate Goods data was reported at 352,056.655 LKR mn in Oct 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 356,527.468 LKR mn for Sep 2025. Sri Lanka Imports: Intermediate Goods data is updated monthly, averaging 75,503.852 LKR mn from Jan 1995 (Median) to Oct 2025, with 370 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 382,233.290 LKR mn in Apr 2022 and a record low of 10,425.000 LKR mn in Feb 1995. Sri Lanka Imports: Intermediate Goods data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.JA: Imports: By End Use: LKR.

Sri Lanka LK: Imports: Lead Time data was reported at 13.000 Day in 2014. This records a decrease from the previous number of 17.000 Day for 2013. Sri Lanka LK: Imports: Lead Time data is updated yearly, averaging 19.500 Day from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2014, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 26.000 Day in 2006 and a record low of 13.000 Day in 2014. Sri Lanka LK: Imports: Lead Time data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank.WDI: Trade Statistics. Time to import is the time necessary to comply with all procedures required to import goods. Time is recorded in calendar days. The time calculation for a procedure starts from the moment it is initiated and runs until it is completed. If a procedure can be accelerated for an additional cost, the fastest legal procedure is chosen. It is assumed that neither the exporter nor the importer wastes time and that each commits to completing each remaining procedure without delay. Procedures that can be completed in parallel are measured as simultaneous. The waiting time between procedures--for example, during unloading of the cargo--is included in the measure.; ; World Bank, Doing Business project (http://www.doingbusiness.org/).; Unweighted average; Data are presented for the survey year instead of publication year.

Sri Lanka Petroleum: Imports: Annual: Crude Oil: USD data was reported at 704.000 USD mn in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 596.000 USD mn for 2016. Sri Lanka Petroleum: Imports: Annual: Crude Oil: USD data is updated yearly, averaging 596.000 USD mn from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.653 USD bn in 2011 and a record low of 175.000 USD mn in 1992. Sri Lanka Petroleum: Imports: Annual: Crude Oil: USD data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.RB002: Petroleum Exports and Imports.

United Kingdom Imports from Sri Lanka was US$794.27 Million during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. United Kingdom Imports from Sri Lanka - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on November of 2025.

Sri Lanka Imports: Investment Goods data was reported at 128,864.789 LKR mn in Oct 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 104,768.258 LKR mn for Sep 2025. Sri Lanka Imports: Investment Goods data is updated monthly, averaging 23,381.800 LKR mn from Jan 1995 (Median) to Oct 2025, with 370 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 128,864.789 LKR mn in Oct 2025 and a record low of 4,032.200 LKR mn in Jan 1995. Sri Lanka Imports: Investment Goods data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.JA: Imports: By End Use: LKR.

Slovenia Imports: Sri Lanka data was reported at 128.071 EUR th in Dec 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 361.363 EUR th for Nov 2019. Slovenia Imports: Sri Lanka data is updated monthly, averaging 171.650 EUR th from Jan 2000 (Median) to Dec 2019, with 240 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 593.688 EUR th in Dec 2017 and a record low of 25.165 EUR th in May 2005. Slovenia Imports: Sri Lanka data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Slovenia – Table SI.JA008: Imports: by Country.

Sri Lanka Imports from United States was US$441.15 Million during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Sri Lanka Imports from United States - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on December of 2025.

Sri Lanka Imports: Intermediate Goods: Textiles & Textile Articles data was reported at 77,961.417 LKR mn in Oct 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 73,672.956 LKR mn for Sep 2025. Sri Lanka Imports: Intermediate Goods: Textiles & Textile Articles data is updated monthly, averaging 14,982.630 LKR mn from Jan 1995 (Median) to Oct 2025, with 370 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 101,202.668 LKR mn in Jun 2022 and a record low of 3,842.000 LKR mn in Feb 1995. Sri Lanka Imports: Intermediate Goods: Textiles & Textile Articles data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.JA: Imports: By End Use: LKR.

Sri Lanka Imports: China data was reported at 4.366 USD bn in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 3.030 USD bn for 2023. Sri Lanka Imports: China data is updated yearly, averaging 2.992 USD bn from Dec 2003 (Median) to 2024, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.756 USD bn in 2021 and a record low of 329.000 USD mn in 2003. Sri Lanka Imports: China data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.JA018: Imports: By Countries: USD.

India Imports from Sri Lanka was US$967.76 Million during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. India Imports from Sri Lanka - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on December of 2025.

Canada Imports from Sri Lanka was US$384.26 Million during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Canada Imports from Sri Lanka - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on December of 2025.