With the lifting of restrictions on vehicle imports, Sri Lanka has spent US$ 1,007.5 million on vehicle imports during the first eight months of 2025, according to the External Sector Performance Report for August 2025 released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
The highest monthly expenditure this year was recorded in August, with imports amounting to US$ 255.7 million.
Monthly vehicle import expenditure for 2025 is as follows:
- January – US$ 29.1 million
- February – US$ 22.3 million
- March – US$ 54.0 million
- April – US$ 145.6 million
- May – US$ 125.2 million
- June – US$ 169.6 million
- July – US$ 206.0 million
- August – US$ 255.7 million
The data reflects a sharp rise in demand for vehicles following the easing of restrictions earlier this year.
