Export Growth and Trade
Sri Lankan merchandise exports showed significant growth to international markets, particularly to Turkey with a 92.48% year-on-year surge. The data reflects positive economic performance in trade sectors.
Turkey suddenly discovered Sri Lankan goods exist and apparently decided to buy *all of it* in seven months—pretty sure they're either stockpiling or someone's cousin found a really good WhatsApp group deal that went viral. Meanwhile Mexico's probably still wondering what happened while Turkey was busy doubling down like it's the last shipment on Earth.
Sri Lanka’s merchandise exports to Turkey surged 92.48% year-on-year during the first seven months of 2026, rising to US$152.87 million from US$79.42 million in the same period last year, according to EDB data. Mexico also recorded strong growth, with Sri Lankan exports https://t.co/xBfpAGlzsY