Merchandise Exports Down by 3.5% in September 2024
- 5opn1
- October 30, 2024
- Business News
- Merchandise Exports
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As per the provisional data released by the Sri Lanka Customs, the merchandise export performance in September 2024 amounted to US$ 937.95 million, recorded a decline of 3.49 % compared to the month of September 2023.
This was mainly due to the decrease in earnings from export of Tea, Rubber based products, Electrical & Electronics and Seafood.
The estimated value of services exports for the month of September 2024 was US$ 329.89 Million, increasing 6.08 % over the corresponding period of 2023.
Consequently, total exports for September 2024, including both merchandise and services, were recorded at US$ 1,267.84 million, decreasing 1.17 % over the corresponding period of 2023.
