Sri Lanka’s apparel sector and the $3 bn growth challenge

Sri Lanka aims to lift merchandise exports from around $13.6 billion in 2025 to $28 billion by 2030, with textiles and apparel a key contributor.
The sector generates about $5 billion annually, over a third of merchandise export earnings, and targets $8 billion by 2030.
Growth hinges on domestic supply chains, productivity, value addition, higher-value products and market access.