Total imports

Imports. US dollars million, monthly.

Values

Latest · Aug 2026US$ 1.91 bn−15.0% on Jul 2026

Period	US dollars million	Change, %
Aug 2026	1,913.8	−15.0
Jul 2026	2,251.0	+14.1
Jun 2026	1,972.3	−10.0
May 2026	2,192.1	−10.8
Apr 2026	2,456.7	+15.1
Mar 2026	2,134.1	+16.4
Feb 2026	1,833.8	+1.7
Jan 2026	1,803.3	−16.3
Dec 2025	2,155.2	+21.2
Nov 2025	1,778.5	−17.5
Oct 2025	2,156.8	+5.3
Sep 2025	2,048.6	+20.8

Data source: Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Imports - Monthly (2006 to Latest (30 Sep 2026)

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Source Central Bank of Sri Lanka, compiled by Macro Lab
Unit US dollars million
Date range Jan 2007 – Aug 2026
Last checked 30 Sep 2026

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Details

Name in the warehouse: Imports: Total imports
Read from: CBSL statistical tables (Central Bank of Sri Lanka)
Source page: https://www.cbsl.gov.lk/en/statistics/statistical-tables
Notes: CBSL monthly statistical table (the Data Library copy stops earlier)

Source documents

Imports - Monthly (2006 to LatestCBSL · 30 Sep 2026 · 236 values

Vintages

One vintage so far, published 30 Sep 2026. Revisions show here once a later release changes a value.

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Analysis30 Sep 2026The central bank holds its rate as core inflation and the import bill keep climbing