According to official data, motorcycles accounted for the largest share of imports, with over 144,000 units brought into the country between January and April. Passenger cars followed, with more than 45,000 vehicles imported during the same period.
The increase comes amid the gradual recovery of the vehicle market following previous import restrictions and tighter foreign exchange controls.
Meanwhile, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka stated that the total value of vehicle imports during the first quarter of 2026 exceeded 195.95 billion rupees, underscoring the growing impact of automobile imports on the country’s economy and foreign exchange outflows.
Industry analysts note that the sharp increase in imports highlights renewed consumer demand, particularly for motorcycles and personal vehicles, as economic conditions continue to stabilize.
