Decoded: The closure of the Strait of Hormuz will affect Sri Lanka's exports to the region
- Team Arutha
- Mar 12
- 1 min read
Exports of Sri Lankan goods to the Middle East Region amounted to $1,215 million in 2025 – approximately 11% of the country's total revenue from goods exports.
The United Arab Emirates is Sri Lanka’s largest Middle Eastern goods export market, worth $334 million in 2025. 57% of exports to the Middle East are tea, coffee and spices.
Global shipping rates will rise due to the on-going conflict. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz affects supply and demand into the region.
This will affect Sri Lanka's export competitiveness and revenues.
Refer the news article we decoded here:
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