Sri Lanka's external sector continued to show resilience in the first five months of 2025, with the current account maintaining surpluses throughout the period, supported by higher remittance inflows and a recovery in tourism. The country's merchandise trade deficit widened in May 2025 compared to a year earlier, driven by a faster year-on-year growth in...
The country's merchandise trade deficit widened in May 2025 compared to a year earlier, driven by a faster year-on-year growth in imports relative to exports. The services sector recorded net inflows of USD 1.8 billion during the first five months of the year, marking a 6.8% increase over the same period in 2024, despite a slight dip in inflows in May 2025.
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- United States2
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- China2
- India2
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