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U.S. Imports
$234.6M
U.S. Exports
$124.1M
Deficit of $110.4M (net importer)
The United States imported $234.6M/month and exported $124.1M/month with Sri Lanka as of April 2026, covering 606 product categories.
In April 2026, the U.S. ran a monthly goods trade deficit of $110.4M with Sri Lanka, importing 1.9× as much as it exported.
Sri Lanka is an island nation in South Asia with key exports including tea, apparel, rubber products, coconut-based goods, and gems. The country has a bilateral Free Trade Agreement with India and is negotiating broader agreements with other partners. Trade professionals should be aware of Sri Lanka's Customs Ordinance, para-tariff measures, and its GSP+ status with the EU.
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Sri Lanka's leading exports are tea, apparel and textiles, rubber and rubber products, coconut-based products, and precious stones, with apparel and tea being the largest earners.
Yes, Sri Lanka holds GSP+ status with the European Union, granting zero or reduced duties on a wide range of exports in exchange for implementing international conventions on human rights, labor, and governance.
The India-Sri Lanka FTA (ISFTA) provides duty-free or reduced-duty access for qualifying goods traded between the two countries, making India one of Sri Lanka's most important preferential trade partners.
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| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BRASSIERES, KNIT OR CROCHETED OR NOT | $19.5M |
| 2 | GLOVES MITT ETC KNIT, PLASTIC OR RUBBER COATED ETC | $12.5M |
| 3 | SOLID OR CUSH TIRES, INTERCH TREADS, FLAPS, RUBBER | $9.1M |
| 4 | ACTIVATED CARBON | $7.2M |
| 5 | WOMEN'S/GIRLS' BRIEFS & PANTIES MANMADE FIBER, KT | $5.9M |
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| $2.0M |
| 5 | ANIMAL FEED PREP EXCEPT DOG OR CAT FOOD, RETAIL PK | $1.6M |
Annual data from BEA | 2024
Services Exports
$506.0M
Services Imports
$237.0M