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 "producer": "Central Bank of Sri Lanka",
 "publisher": "Central Bank of Sri Lanka",
 "source_url": "https://www.cbsl.gov.lk/en/statistics/statistical-tables",
 "latest_vintage": "2026-09-30",
 "page": "/data/series/LK.EXT.TRADE_SITC.IMPORTS.USD.TOTAL_IMPORTS.M/",
 "notice": "Compiled by Macro Lab; not an official publication of the source agency. Provided as is, without warranty of any kind. Not investment advice.",
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