Sri Lanka’s Trade Gap with China Hits Record High, Exceeding US$4 Billion Imports from Sri Lanka in 2024 barely higher than the worth of durian fruit it imported from Malaysia
China’s trade surplus with Sri Lanka surged to an all-time high of over US$4 billion (Rs. 1.195 trillion) in 2024, nearly doubling from the previous year and highlighting the growing imbalance in bilateral commerce. According to official data, Sri Lanka exported just US$251.91 million worth of goods to China in 2024 — a 2% decline…