What India sells there
- Petroleum products and mineral fuels · HS 271,018.63 US$ million
- Vehicles and auto parts · HS 87782.54 US$ million
- Machinery and mechanical appliances · HS 84357.13 US$ million
- Ships and boats · HS 89334.46 US$ million
- Cotton, cotton yarn and fabric · HS 52296.83 US$ million
Their import rules
- Many listed products are checked under the import inspection scheme of the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI).
- Some items need an import licence from the Import and Export Control Department; plants need a permit from the National Plant Quarantine Service.
- Food imports are cleared by the food control unit of the Ministry of Health along with Sri Lanka Customs.
- Check new SPS (food, plant, animal health) and TBT (product standards) notices for this market on India Trade Portal before you ship.
How to find buyers
- Register on the Department of Commerce Trade Connect e-platform (trade.gov.in) to get trade enquiries and reach the Indian mission's commerce wing.
- Join your Export Promotion Council (EPC) and apply for its buyer–seller meets and India pavilions at fairs in this country; MAI scheme support may cover part of the cost.
- Write to the commerce wing of the Indian embassy or high commission with your product, HS code and catalogue; ask for importer lists and trade enquiries.
Export product guides
Spices (chilli, turmeric, cumin, pepper, cardamom) →Fresh vegetables (onion, potato, green chilli, okra) →Bicycles and bicycle parts →
Sources (7)
- TradeStat (DGCI&S / Department of Commerce) — Export: country-wise all commodities, 2-digit HS, US$ million, 2025-2026 · 2025-26
- TradeStat (DGCI&S / Department of Commerce) — Import: country-wise all commodities, 2-digit HS, US$ million, 2025-2026 · 2025-26
- IGOD (Government of India directory) — Indian mission in Sri Lanka · 2026
- India Trade Portal — SPS/TBT alerts by market (FIEO, Department of Commerce) · 2026
- DGFT Appendix 2A — List of FTAs / PTAs signed by India · 2023
- SLSI · 2026
- Sri Lanka Customs · 2026