National Export Development Plan (NEDP)

The National Export Development Plan (NEDP) 2026–2030 was officially launched on 16 June 2026 in Colombo, marking a new milestone in Sri Lanka’s economy.

The National Export Development Plan (NEDP) 2026–2030 is a flagship national initiative developed in line with the policy direction of the Government of Sri Lanka under Budget 2025 to strengthen the country’s export sector and advance sustainable, export-led economic growth. The Plan was formulated under the guidance of the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development and the leadership of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), with technical assistance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) through its Policy-Based Lending (PBL) Programme. The NEDP represents a comprehensive and consultative effort undertaken in close collaboration with key government institutions, private-sector stakeholders, development partners, and other relevant entities, providing a coherent strategic framework and actionable roadmap to enhance Sri Lanka’s export competitiveness and diversification during the period 2026–2030.

In line with the government’s national vision of ”A Rich Country – A Beautiful Life”,  this plan has been formulated to enhance Sri Lanka’s export competitiveness and to achieve an export revenue of 36 USD billion by 2030. The main vision of this National Export Development Plan is to transform Sri Lanka into a competitive and knowledge-based export hub in regional and global markets.

.The National Export Development Plan aims to elevate manufacturing to international standards, ensuring the long-term economic stability and growth of the country