Sri Lanka’s apparel industry is preparing for a strategic realignment in 2026 with deeper integration with India in the wake of India emerging as a key priority as manufacturers confront rising regional competition and shifting global demand. Addressing the 2025 Annual General Meeting of the
Sri Lanka’s garment exports climbed 5.2% year-on-year in June 2025 to US$ 439.39 million, up from US$ 417.71 million a year earlier, according to the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF). The growth was powered by sharp gains in the UK and EU markets, which helped offset declines elsewhere. Exports to the UK surged 20.4% to […]













