Sri Lanka Earns Over Rs. 150 Billion from Minor Crop Exports in First Nine Months

COLOMBO (News1st): Sri Lanka earned over Rs. 150 billion from minor crop exports during the first nine months of this year, with cinnamon generating the highest revenue.

According to the Department of Cinnamon Development, cinnamon exports generated Rs. 76 billion during this period. Director General Janaka Lindara stated that this reflects a Rs. 2,278 million increase compared to the same period last year.

He added that Sri Lankan cinnamon products are currently exported to 90 countries worldwide, with plans to reach Rs. 100 billion in cinnamon export revenue by the end of the year.