Sri Lanka’s Service Exports Surge by 2.79% in 2025, Boosted by BPM and Logistics

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Sri Lanka’s services exports witnessed a growth of 2.79 percent in 2025, reaching 3,672.77 million US dollars compared to the previous year. This increase was primarily driven by advancements in the ICT/BPM sector as well as transport and logistics, according to the island’s Export Development Board.

Despite the annual growth, services export earnings in December 2025 experienced a decline of 2.47 percent, totaling 323.89 million dollars for the month.

The ICT/BPM sector saw a significant rise of 8.81 percent, amounting to 1,644.83 million US dollars in 2025, compared to 2024. However, the financial services sector experienced a downturn, falling by 18.44 percent to 45.04 million US dollars. Similarly, the construction sector also saw a decline of 38.13 percent, reaching 131.32 million US dollars. Conversely, the transport and logistics sector grew by 3.22 percent, totaling 1,851.58 million US dollars.

The total exports of goods and services for 2025 amounted to 17.725 billion US dollars, marking an increase of 5.55 percent.

(Colombo/Jan16/2025)


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