Sri Lanka spends US$182M on vehicle imports in June

Sri Lanka’s expenditure on motor vehicle imports dropped by 27.1% month‑on‑month to US$ 182 million in June 2026, according to the Central Bank.

According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s (CBSL) latest External Sector Performance report, the decline covers both personal and commercial vehicles.

Despite the June slowdown, cumulative spending on vehicle imports during the first half of 2026 still amounted to US$ 1.25 billion. 

This marks a notable reduction compared to US$ 1.57 billion recorded in the second half of 2025. (Newswire)

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