Vehicle imports near $ 1 b mark

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Sri Lanka’s import of vehicles is nearing the $ 1 billion mark as per latest data released by the Central Bank.

It said vehicle imports in the first eight months of 2025 amounted to $ 918 million aided by $ 240 million in August. In July the amount was $ 193 million.

Vehicle imports

Since April, value of vehicle imports has been on the rise following the lifting of the ban in late February. In April it amounted to $ 134 million but grew to $ 163 million after dipping to $ 118 million in May.

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