News Sri Lanka Imports: Sri Lanka plans gold refinery as high import taxes disrupt formal trade
Published on: Tuesday 20 January 2026
News source: https://www.ft.lk/front-page/Sri-Lanka-plans-gold-refinery-as-high-import-taxes-disrupt-formal-trade/44-787191
National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dr. S.P. Chaminda announced that Sri Lanka is exploring the establishment of a domestic gold refinery to produce fine gold locally, as steep import taxes and restrictions continue to disrupt formal gold flows and push the trade underground. Addressing the media on Monday he said the proposed refinery would allow Sri ..
News Sri Lanka Imports: Sri Lanka's Dec 2021 trade deficit widens as imports spike
Published on: Thursday 10 February 2022
News source: https://www.reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/sri-lankas-dec-2021-trade-deficit-widens-imports-spike-2022-02-11/
COLOMBO, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka's Central Bank on Friday said the country's trade deficit in December 2021 had widened to $1.09 billion from $562 million a year ago, as monthly import ...
