Imports from Sri Lanka surged 45.4% year-on-year to $2.19 billion in May 2026, with fuel import spending jumping 112% due to higher oil prices and increased volumes. Imports in Sri Lanka averaged 1321.86 USD Million from 2001 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 2457.00 USD Million in April of 2026 and a record low of 407.56 USD Million in February of 2002. source: Central Bank of Sri Lanka



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade -968.00 -1383.00 USD Million May 2026
Current Account 623.00 -134.00 USD Million Mar 2026
Current Account to GDP 1.60 1.20 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Exports 1224.00 1074.10 USD Million May 2026
External Debt 54524.85 54806.79 USD Million Mar 2026
Foreign Direct Investment 184.29 496.43 USD Million Mar 2026
Imports 2192.00 2457.00 USD Million May 2026
Remittances 767.90 814.80 USD Million Apr 2026
Terms of Trade 72.80 73.79 points May 2026
Tourism Revenues 155.70 164.30 USD Million May 2026


Sri Lanka Imports
Sri Lanka imports petroleum, textile fabrics, foodstuffs and machinery and transportation equipment. Main import partners are India, China, Iran and Singapore.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
2192.00 2457.00 2457.00 407.56 2001 - 2026 USD Million Monthly


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