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Exports hit record in Sept., nine-month earnings at all-time high

Sri Lanka's export sector posted its highest-ever monthly performance in September 2026, with total earnings surpassing $ 1.69 billion and reflecting a 17.23% year-on-year (YoY) growth driven by strong…

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Pepper exports jumped 165.38% to $ 23.46 million, while cinnamon exports rose 68.27% to $ 42.59 million. Apparel exports fell 5.36% to $ 3,513.37 million, while textile exports dropped 9.66% to $ 270.39 million. September exports to India surged 29.65% YoY to $ 113.22 million.

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