※ Cumulative through Aug 2026, vs. same period last year
Imports from Sri Lanka reached $5.0M in 2026 (cumulative through Aug), down 24% from the same period last year ($6.5M). Jul was the highest month and Aug the lowest.
Top imported products: BLACK TEA 9 cases (down 10%), PAPADAM 7 cases (up 75%), MALDIVE FISH CHIPS 6 cases (up 20%).
Top importers: Raseurahaseu SDS 85 cases (up 107%), Saman Asia Mart 69 cases (up 15%), Rangkasuip Food 54 cases (up 145%).
Top exporters: DILMAH CEYLON TEA COMPANY PLC 42 cases (up 27%), MALIBAN BISCUIT MANUFACTORIES(PRIVATE)LTD 40 cases (up 122%), RAJARATA FOOD PRODUCTS PVT LTD 23 cases (up 35%).
Top product by import value: Infusion tea accounts for 30.5% of import value in the stated period.
| Product | Import value |
|---|---|
| Infusion tea | $1.5M |
| Rubber products | $1.3M |
| Processed fruit & vegetables | $0.5M |
| Ceramic ware | $0.3M |
| Cinnamon (bark, dried) | $0.2M |
| Solid tea | $0.2M |
| Other processed seafood | $0.2M |
| Snacks and confectionery | $0.2M |
| Coconut oil | $0.1M |
| Bread & bakery | $0.1M |
| Product | Shipments | vs. last year |
|---|---|---|
| BLACK TEA | 9 | ▼ -10% |
| PAPADAM | 7 | ▲ +75% |
| MALDIVE FISH CHIPS | 6 | ▲ +20% |
| HOMEMJ INDUSTRIAL 1P 10 (YELLOW) | 6 | New |
| EARL GREY | 6 | Unchanged |
| Importer | Shipments | vs. last year |
|---|---|---|
| Raseurahaseu SDS | 85 | ▲ +107% |
| Saman Asia Mart | 69 | ▲ +15% |
| Rangkasuip Food | 54 | ▲ +145% |
| Korea Rangka Co., Ltd. | 39 | ▲ +34% |
| Janaka Asian Market | 32 | ▲ +28% |
| Exporter | Shipments | vs. last year |
|---|---|---|
| DILMAH CEYLON TEA COMPANY PLC | 42 | ▲ +27% |
| MALIBAN BISCUIT MANUFACTORIES(PRIVATE)LTD | 40 | ▲ +122% |
| RAJARATA FOOD PRODUCTS PVT LTD | 23 | ▲ +35% |
| SUSIKO BAKERS (PVT) LTD | 22 | ▲ +214% |
| CAFEX EXPORTS(PVT)LTD | 20 | ▲ +122% |
Import-value source: MFDS online statistics; case-count source: MFDS Import Food Portal. Compiled by TAAMs. Import value covers completed months through 2026-08 (food and hygiene goods); case-count tables use daily import records through 2026-09-22. The two measures have different source tables and cutoffs.