Rapid Growth Recorded in Non-Traditional Exports

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Export Development Board (EDB) says that non-traditional exports have recorded a significant increase in recent months.

EDB Chairman Mangala Wijesinghe stated that during the past eight months, non-traditional exports have grown by 8 percent.

He added that these exports generate an average monthly income of Rs. 800 million, contributing notably to the national economy.

According to the EDB, Rs. 11.8 billion in revenue has been earned from non-traditional exports during the first eight months of this year.

Chairman Wijesinghe further noted that a special exhibition titled “Voyage 2025” is scheduled to be held in Colombo to promote Sri Lanka’s export sector.