Sri Lanka
Total Trade Compared to the same month a year ago
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Total Exports Compared to the same month a year ago
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RankAmong U.S. trading partners this month
Rank 2023 this month
Sri Lanka’s total trade with the United States was $283.22 million in January, a change of -21.04 percent from the same month one year ago. The change in exports was -23.15 percent and the change in imports was -20.85 percent. Sri Lanka ranked No. 71 among U.S. trade partners in January. It had ranked No. 70 for the same month last year.
The top three U.S. exports by value in January were Soybean oilcake, (2) Metal yarn, and (3) Machinery for food and drink. The top three U.S. imports from Sri Lanka, also by value, were Precious stones, (2) Women's or girls' slips, and (3) Bras, panties, etc.. By tonnage, the top three U.S. exports were (1) Soybean oilcake, (2) Sugar and starch residues, and (3) Uncoated kraft paper, paperboard. The top three U.S. imports, also by tonnage, were (1) Retread or used tires, (2) Iron or steel nails, tacks, drawing pins, and (3) Parts for heavy machinery.