## Company Profile ASL LOGISTICS CMB (PVT) LTD — Colombo-based freight forwarder (contact: Chaminda Rajapakse, Sales Inquiry / Senior Sales). Public web presence: http://www.asllogistics-int.com. Likely a small-to-mid sized NVOCC/forwarder offering ocean and air freight forwarding, customs clearance, door delivery, and local warehousing/forwarding services for exporters and importers in Sri Lanka. Operates from Colombo (port gateway) and serves agricultural exporters (tea, rubber) and importers of fertilizers, grains and petroleum-related products. ## Pain Points 1) Exporter client acquisition friction: Sri Lankan small‑and‑mid tea exporters are seeing renewed demand but lack reliable buyer introductions and market access (new demand in Iraq, Türkiye, Azerbaijan). ASL likely struggles to convert these producers into repeat export clients without a buyer‑matching and PO‑to‑shipment pipeline. 2) Schedule & routing volatility through Colombo: Carrier service changes and competitive pressure from Indian hubs create short booking windows and re‑routing risk; ASL needs confirmed, consolidated demand to secure competitive sailings and avoid margin erosions from spot re‑routing. 3) Import sourcing and price volatility for fertilizers/petroleum: Importers face multi‑origin sourcing and FX sensitivity; ASL must offer not just freight but predictable sourcing and consolidation options to retain large importers and capture renewed import volumes in 2026. ## Intel Summary === MULTI-DIMENSION RESEARCH === === 1. COMMODITY TRENDS – SRI LANKA TEA EXPORTS 2026 === **Overall export performance (latest)** - Total tea exports in 2025 reached **257.44 million kg**, up **4.7–4.8% YoY** (≈+11.7 million kg) vs 2024, with export earnings about **US$1.5–1.51 bn**. ([economynext.com](https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-tea-exports-up-4-74-pct-to-257mn-kilos-in-2025-258630/?utm_source=openai)) - This sets the baseline for 2026: volumes recovered versus the crisis years, but remain below historic peaks (pre‑2018). **2026 year‑to‑date (Jan–Feb 2026)** - January 2026: - Tea export volume up **7% YoY** vs January 2025 according to Forbes & Walker, with a **5.6% increase in average FOB price**. ([ft.lk](https://www.ft.lk/business/Tea-export-volume-up-7-YoY-in-January-average-FOB-up-5-6/34-788845?utm_source=openai)) - Drivers: better demand for Orthodox teas, improved quality from Western slopes, tighter supply from some competitors. ([teasrilanka.org](https://teasrilanka.org/market-reports?utm_source=openai)) - February 2026: - Tea export volumes dipped vs February 2025, but **cumulative Jan–Feb 2026 exports still show a positive YoY gain**, supported by higher prices. ([ft.lk](https://www.ft.lk/business/Tea-exports-dip-in-February-but-two-month-performance-remains-positive-amid-price-gains/34-790089?utm_source=openai)) - Reported as a “dip in February, but two‑month performance remains positive amid price gains,” indicating value growth outpacing volume. ([ft.lk](https://www.ft.lk/business/Tea-exports-dip-in-February-but-two-month-performance-remains-positive-amid-price-gains/34-790089?utm_source=openai)) - TEA (Tea Exporters Association) statistics page confirms availability of **January–March 2026** export data in MT, but detailed table values require download; the narrative market reports describe early‑2026 as “buoyant” with **marginal increase in Sri Lankan exports** vs previous year. ([teasrilanka.org](https://teasrilanka.org/statistics?utm_source=openai)) **Price levels and FOB trends** - 2025 full‑year: export earnings **US$1.5–1.51 bn** on 257.44m kg implies an average **FOB around US$5.85–5.90/kg** (approximate, based on reported value and volume). ([economynext.com](https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-tea-exports-up-4-74-pct-to-257mn-kilos-in-2025-258630/?utm_source=openai)) - January 2026: **average FOB up 5.6% YoY**, indicating a continuation of firm price environment despite some late‑2025 softening. ([ft.lk](https://www.ft.lk/business/Tea-export-volume-up-7-YoY-in-January-average-FOB-up-5-6/34-788845?utm_source=openai)) - Market commentary from tea brokers and TEA suggests: - **Orthodox leaf grades** remain relatively tight in supply globally. - Kenya’s production volatility plus currency shifts are supporting higher Ceylon prices. - Buyers are selectively absorbing higher prices, with some down‑trading in Russia/UAE but stronger interest in Türkiye, Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia. ([teasrilanka.org](https://teasrilanka.org/market-reports?utm_source=openai)) **Destination markets & market share shifts (2025 → early‑2026)** Recent sources (2025–early‑2026) give the following signals: - **Top markets by value (2025, reference)** – guide from a recent 2025/26 export overview: - **Russia (~US$122m)** - **Iraq (~US$121m)** - **China (~US$57m)** - Azerbaijan, Germany, Türkiye, UAE, Saudi Arabia as important secondary markets. ([lankawebsites.com](https://lankawebsites.com/blog/imports-exports/tea-exports-from-sri-lanka-evergreen-guide-to-global-markets-and-challenges?utm_source=openai)) - **Early‑2026 changes (Feb 2026 data):** - **Iraq**: leading importer in February 2026 with **6.53 million kg**, up **9%** from **5.96 million kg** in February 2025. ([ft.lk](https://www.ft.lk/business/Tea-exports-dip-in-February-but-two-month-performance-remains-positive-amid-price-gains/34-790089?utm_source=openai)) - **Saudi Arabia**: February 2026 imports **1.63 million kg**, **+2% YoY**. ([ft.lk](https://www.ft.lk/business/Tea-exports-dip-in-February-but-two-month-performance-remains-positive-amid-price-gains/34-790089?utm_source=openai)) - **Türkiye and Azerbaijan**: noted as **strong growth markets**, partly offsetting softer demand from Russia and UAE. ([ft.lk](https://www.ft.lk/business/Tea-exports-dip-in-February-but-two-month-performance-remains-positive-amid-price-gains/34-790089?utm_source=openai)) - The TEA March 2026 report also highlights Sri Lanka as benefiting from short global supply of Orthodox teas, supporting pricing and shipments into Middle East/CIS. ([teasrilanka.org](https://teasrilanka.org/market-reports?utm_source=openai)) **Structural trends 2025–2026** - 2025 Jan–Aug exports were **174.5m kg for LKR 306 bn (~US$1.2bn)**, **+7% in volume** and **+6% in value YoY**, with average FOB around **US$5.88/kg**. This shows that **volume growth has recently outpaced value growth**, but early‑2026 price increases are narrowing that gap. ([lankawebsites.com](https://lankawebsites.com/blog/imports-exports/tea-exports-from-sri-lanka-evergreen-guide-to-global-markets-and-challenges?utm_source=openai)) - Value‑added tea (packets, bags, flavored, etc.) accounts for about **40–45%** of export shipments; bulk still dominates but there is gradual shift toward higher value formats (long‑term structural pattern, still valid for 2025/26). ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceylon_tea?utm_source=openai)) - Trading Economics tea export series shows **Sri Lanka tea export values trending upward into 2025–2026**, confirming the recovery in export earnings; series updated to April 2026. ([tradingeconomics.com](https://tradingeconomics.com/sri-lanka/exports/tea?utm_source=openai)) **Implications for 2026 outlook** - Base expectation (from TEA and broker commentary): **modest further volume growth in 2026** (single‑digit %) with **FOB values remaining firm to slightly higher**, especially for Orthodox + high‑grown teas. ([teasrilanka.org](https://teasrilanka.org/market-reports?utm_source=openai)) - Market concentration remains high in Middle East/CIS; diversification via Türkiye, Azerbaijan, and some EU markets is gaining importance but still secondary in volume terms. ([ft.lk](https://www.ft.lk/business/Tea-exports-dip-in-February-but-two-month-performance-remains-positive-amid-price-gains/34-790089?utm_source=openai)) **Key data points summary (latest 90 days):** - 2025 exports: **257.44m kg**, **US$1.5–1.51bn**, **+4.7% volume YoY**. ([economynext.com](https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-tea-exports-up-4-74-pct-to-257mn-kilos-in-2025-258630/?utm_source=openai)) - Jan 2026: volume **+7% YoY**, **FOB +5.6% YoY**. ([ft.lk](https://www.ft.lk/business/Tea-export-volume-up-7-YoY-in-January-average-FOB-up-5-6/34-788845?utm_source=openai)) - Feb 2026: monthly volume down vs 2025, but **Jan–Feb cumulative still positive**; value supported by higher prices. ([ft.lk](https://www.ft.lk/business/Tea-exports-dip-in-February-but-two-month-performance-remains-positive-amid-price-gains/34-790089?utm_source=openai)) - Iraq Feb 2026: **6.53m kg (+9% YoY)**; Saudi Arabia **1.63m kg (+2% YoY)**. ([ft.lk](https://www.ft.lk/business/Tea-exports-dip-in-February-but-two-month-performance-remains-positive-amid-price-gains/34-790089?utm_source=openai)) **Section 1 citations:** ([ft.lk](https://www.ft.lk/business/Tea-export-volume-up-7-YoY-in-January-average-FOB-up-5-6/34-788845?utm_source=openai)) === 2. MARKET EVENTS – COLOMBO PORT TRANSSHIPMENT & HUB STATUS 2026 === *(Note: very recent, disaggregated 2026 container statistics are still sparse; most quantified data is 2024–2025 with 2026 outlook commentary.)* **Overall throughput & transshipment role** - Colombo is historically a **transshipment‑heavy hub (≈70–80% of container volume)** serving India, Bangladesh, and the region. Pre‑crisis throughput had been above 7m TEU/year; recovery is ongoing. ([maritimegateway.com](https://www.maritimegateway.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MG-DEC-2025-MAGAZINE-DIGITAL-VERSION.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - Recent port/industry commentary (late‑2025 to early‑2026) frames Colombo as **regaining its role as a key Indian Ocean transshipment hub**, helped by political/economic stabilization and improved fuel/berthing availability, despite growing competition from Indian ports. ([maritimegateway.com](https://www.maritimegateway.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MG-DEC-2025-MAGAZINE-DIGITAL-VERSION.pdf?utm_source=openai)) **Transshipment vs gateway volumes (direction of change)** - Industry articles in late‑2025 highlight that **a significant majority of Colombo’s container volumes are still transshipment (above 70%)**, with gateway volumes relatively small and still constrained by domestic demand. ([maritimegateway.com](https://www.maritimegateway.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MG-DEC-2025-MAGAZINE-DIGITAL-VERSION.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - No official 2026 TEU breakdown yet in public CBSL/SLPA sources, but commentary from regional shipping media suggests: - **Transshipment volumes are growing faster than gateway cargo** as Sri Lanka’s own import demand recovers more slowly than regional trade. - Additional India–Middle East and India–Europe services in late‑2025/early‑2026 are routed via Colombo for consolidation. ([maritimegateway.com](https://www.maritimegateway.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MG-DEC-2025-MAGAZINE-DIGITAL-VERSION.pdf?utm_source=openai)) **Service and schedule changes involving Colombo (2025–early‑2026)** Publicly reported moves include (high‑level, as most specific service realignments are behind paywalls): - Major carriers (Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag‑Lloyd, ONE, etc.) have **adjusted some India/Middle East loops to include or strengthen Colombo calls** as Sri Lanka stabilized fuel and port operations versus 2022–23 disruption, partly re‑capturing volumes earlier diverted to Indian ports. ([maritimegateway.com](https://www.maritimegateway.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MG-DEC-2025-MAGAZINE-DIGITAL-VERSION.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - Concurrently, Indian ports such as **Vizhinjam, Cochin, Mundra, and JNPA** are pursuing direct mainline calls, which **raises competitive pressure on Colombo’s hub status over the medium term**. Analyses in late‑2025 logistics media highlight Colombo’s need to continue improving turn‑around times and capacity (e.g., East Container Terminal, West Container Terminal projects) to retain transshipment dominance. ([maritimegateway.com](https://www.maritimegateway.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MG-DEC-2025-MAGAZINE-DIGITAL-VERSION.pdf?utm_source=openai)) **Hub status, capacity and investment signals (2025–26)** - Colombo’s hub position is underpinned by ongoing **terminal expansion projects**: - **East Container Terminal (ECT) and West Container Terminal (WCT)** are being developed/expanded in partnership with foreign operators (e.g., Adani, JCT partners), aiming to push total capacity toward and beyond **10m TEU/year** in the medium term. ([maritimegateway.com](https://www.maritimegateway.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MG-DEC-2025-MAGAZINE-DIGITAL-VERSION.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - These expansions are specifically framed by policymakers as necessary to maintain Colombo’s status as **the primary transshipment hub for the Indian subcontinent** while Indian ports scale up. ([maritimegateway.com](https://www.maritimegateway.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MG-DEC-2025-MAGAZINE-DIGITAL-VERSION.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - Strategic analyses around December 2025 emphasize: - Recovery of **shipping line confidence** after bunker shortages and berthing delays in 2022. - Need for **tariff competitiveness and service reliability** to prevent permanent diversion of volumes to emerging Indian hubs. ([maritimegateway.com](https://www.maritimegateway.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MG-DEC-2025-MAGAZINE-DIGITAL-VERSION.pdf?utm_source=openai)) **Quantitative gaps** - As of early May 2026, **no fully consolidated 2025/2026 TEU statistics by port/terminal and transshipment share are yet published in open, up‑to‑date statistical bulletins**; most references are narrative or pre‑2024 figures. (If you need exact transshipment TEUs by port/terminal, we would need proprietary SLPA or terminal operator data.) ([cbsl.gov.lk](https://www.cbsl.gov.lk/en/statistics/statistical-tables/external-sector?utm_source=openai)) **Implications for 2026** - Directionally, evidence over the last 6–9 months indicates: - **Rising transshipment flows** through Colombo tied to India/Bangladesh/South Asia trade. - **Carrier service rationalization**, with some loops reinstating or strengthening Colombo calls after prior diversions in 2022–23. - Competitive risk from Indian deep‑sea hubs is increasing, but **capacity expansion at Colombo plus regained reliability are helping sustain hub status in 2026**. ([maritimegateway.com](https://www.maritimegateway.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MG-DEC-2025-MAGAZINE-DIGITAL-VERSION.pdf?utm_source=openai)) **Section 2 citations:** ([cbsl.gov.lk](https://www.cbsl.gov.lk/en/statistics/statistical-tables/external-sector?utm_source=openai)) === 3. DEMAND SIGNALS – SRI LANKA IMPORT DEMAND 2026 (FERTILIZERS, GRAIN/RICE, PETROLEUM) === **Macro trade backdrop (late‑2025 into 2026)** - Central Bank “External Sector Performance – December 2025” shows **total imports rising to about US$2.2bn in December 2025**, up roughly **12% YoY**, signalling strong import recovery and a widening trade deficit heading into 2026. ([cbsl.gov.lk](https://www.cbsl.gov.lk/en/press/press-releases/external-sector-performance?utm_source=openai)) - The September 2025 External Sector Bulletin details **double‑digit YoY growth in food & beverages and fuels** over the first nine months of 2025, confirming that essential imports (fuel, food, fertilizer‑related inputs) are rebounding from crisis lows. ([cbsl.gov.lk](https://www.cbsl.gov.lk/sites/default/files/cbslweb_documents/statistics/external_sector_bulletin_september_2025_e.pdf?utm_source=openai)) --- #### 3.1 Fertilizer imports **Policy and volume direction** - After the 2021–22 organic‑only experiment and subsequent crop losses, Sri Lanka **fully reversed the chemical fertilizer ban**, re‑authorising imports of urea, MOP, TSP, etc. By 2024–25 this translated into a **notable recovery in fertilizer import volumes**, as reflected in higher agricultural yields. This policy stance continues into 2026. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tea_production_in_Sri_Lanka?utm_source=openai)) - While the latest CBSL tables (up to 2025) aggregate fertilizers under broader “intermediate goods / agricultural inputs,” they show rising expenditure on such inputs YoY, implying **higher import volumes despite some global price easing**. ([cbsl.gov.lk](https://www.cbsl.gov.lk/sites/default/files/cbslweb_documents/statistics/external_sector_bulletin_september_2025_e.pdf?utm_source=openai)) **Supply origins & product mix (inferred from recent policy/aid flows)** - India and other regional suppliers continue to be key sources of **urea and other nitrogen fertilizers**, especially through credit lines and concessional arrangements during 2022–24; commercial flows persist into 2025/26. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tea_production_in_Sri_Lanka?utm_source=openai)) - There is increased attention to **balanced fertilization (NPK)** rather than urea‑only, which implies imports of potash (MOP) and phosphate (TSP/DAP) are also normalizing vs crisis lows. **Signals for 2026** - With agricultural production targeted for stabilization and export‑oriented crops (tea, rubber) recovering, **fertilizer import demand in 2026 is likely to remain robust or grow modestly** versus 2025, assuming FX availability remains adequate. Directionally: higher volumes, but overall import bill is sensitive to global fertilizer price moves and exchange rate. --- #### 3.2 Grain & rice imports **Rice imports – quantitative forecasts (USDA FAS, March/April 2026)** - USDA FAS Grain & Feed Annual (New Delhi, Sri Lanka) issued in 2026 forecasts: - **MY 2026/27 rice imports at 100,000 MT**, which is **50,000 MT lower** than the **MY 2025/26 estimate of 150,000 MT**. ([apps.fas.usda.gov](https://apps.fas.usda.gov/newgainapi/api/Report/DownloadReportByFileName?fileName=Grain+and+Feed+Annual_New+Delhi_Sri+Lanka_CE2026-0001.pdf&utm_source=openai)) - This reduction reflects **improved domestic production** and policy focus on self‑sufficiency. - Origin concentration: **90–95% of Sri Lanka’s rice imports come from India**, under normal conditions. ([apps.fas.usda.gov](https://apps.fas.usda.gov/newgainapi/api/Report/DownloadReportByFileName?fileName=Grain+and+Feed+Annual_New+Delhi_Sri+Lanka_CE2026-0001.pdf&utm_source=openai)) **Tariffs and regulatory settings** - The same FAS report notes a **duty rate of 20% or LKR 80 per kg on rice imports**, plus other import charges. This tariff regime is significant and aims to protect domestic paddy producers while still allowing imports to plug supply gaps. ([apps.fas.usda.gov](https://apps.fas.usda.gov/newgainapi/api/Report/DownloadReportByFileName?fileName=Grain+and+Feed+Annual_New+Delhi_Sri+Lanka_CE2026-0001.pdf&utm_source=openai)) - Government has used **temporary tariff waivers or adjustments** in past tight years; in 2026, with better crop prospects, policy bias appears to be towards **maintaining duties and reducing reliance on imports**, consistent with lower import forecast. ([apps.fas.usda.gov](https://apps.fas.usda.gov/newgainapi/api/Report/DownloadReportByFileName?fileName=Grain+and+Feed+Annual_New+Delhi_Sri+Lanka_CE2026-0001.pdf&utm_source=openai)) **Other grains (wheat, maize)** - Wheat remains **fully import‑dependent**; while exact 2026 volumes are not yet fully reported, 2025 CBSL bulletins show food grain imports (including wheat) contributing substantially to the food & beverage import bill. Directionally, **wheat imports track population/consumption and are constrained mainly by FX rather than policy**, so some growth from crisis lows is expected in 2026. ([cbsl.gov.lk](https://www.cbsl.gov.lk/sites/default/files/cbslweb_documents/statistics/external_sector_bulletin_september_2025_e.pdf?utm_source=openai)) --- #### 3.3 Petroleum (fuel) imports **Recent trends (2025 data as lead indicator)** - CBSL’s external sector tables show **refined petroleum imports** in the first nine months of 2025 up strongly YoY; one cited figure in the bulletin gives **refined petroleum expenditure rising from US$37.4m to US$57.6m in a specific period, a 54%+ increase**, with year‑to‑date totals showing similarly large gains as generation and transport demand recover. ([cbsl.gov.lk](https://www.cbsl.gov.lk/sites/default/files/cbslweb_documents/statistics/external_sector_bulletin_september_2025_e.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - Commentary from trade analysis pieces indicates **petroleum remains Sri Lanka’s top import category by value**, given dependence on imported crude and products for power and transport. ([lankawebsites.com](https://lankawebsites.com/blog/imports-exports/how-sri-lankas-imports-reached-us22-billion-in-december-2025-analysis-and-implications?utm_source=openai)) **Demand signals entering 2026** - December 2025 imports reaching **US$2.2bn** included a significant fuel component, pointing to **elevated energy demand and normalized power sector operations** versus 2022 rationing. ([lankawebsites.com](https://lankawebsites.com/blog/imports-exports/how-sri-lankas-imports-reached-us22-billion-in-december-2025-analysis-and-implications?utm_source=openai)) - With GDP estimated at LKR 32.7 trillion (~US$109bn) in 2025 and a “strong recovery” narrative, increasing economic activity implies **continued high fuel import needs in 2026**, barring a major demand shock. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Sri_Lanka?utm_source=openai)) **Sourcing & structural issues** - Supply sources for petroleum have been **diversified since the crisis**, with spot and term purchases from Middle Eastern producers (e.g., UAE, Saudi Arabia) and occasional Russian crude/products flows where sanctions compliance allows; detailed 2026 volumes by origin are not yet published. - New refinery and energy policy discussions aim to reduce vulnerability, but **in the 2026 horizon Sri Lanka remains heavily dependent on imported petroleum**, so **fuel will continue to dominate the import bill**. ([cbsl.gov.lk](https://www.cbsl.gov.lk/sites/default/files/cbslweb_documents/statistics/external_sector_bulletin_september_2025_e.pdf?utm_source=openai)) --- #### 3.4 Cross‑cutting observations (demand & sourcing shifts) - Across fertilizers, grains, and petroleum, **import demand in late‑2025 and into 2026 is clearly recovering from 2022 lows**, with December 2025’s US$2.2bn imports and double‑digit YoY growth emblematic of this rebound. ([lankawebsites.com](https://lankawebsites.com/blog/imports-exports/how-sri-lankas-imports-reached-us22-billion-in-december-2025-analysis-and-implications?utm_source=openai)) - **Rice** is an exception where **import volumes are forecast to decline (150k → 100k MT)** thanks to better harvests and protective tariffs, with India remaining the near‑monopoly supplier (90–95% share). ([apps.fas.usda.gov](https://apps.fas.usda.gov/newgainapi/api/Report/DownloadReportByFileName?fileName=Grain+and+Feed+Annual_New+Delhi_Sri+Lanka_CE2026-0001.pdf&utm_source=openai)) - **Petroleum and fertilizers** display **structurally inelastic demand** – price sensitive but not easily compressible without harming production or power supply – and are likely to keep import values high in 2026, especially if global prices remain elevated. ([cbsl.gov.lk](https://www.cbsl.gov.lk/sites/default/files/cbslweb_documents/statistics/external_sector_bulletin_september_2025_e.pdf?utm_source=openai)) **Section 3 citations:** ([cbsl.gov.lk](https://www.cbsl.gov.lk/en/press/press-releases/external-sector-performance?utm_source=openai)) Sources: • Sri Lanka tea exports up 4.74-pct to 257mn kilos in 2025 | EconomyNext https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-tea-exports-up-4-74-pct-to-257mn-kilos-in-2025-258630/?utm_source=openai • Tea export volume up 7% YoY in January; average FOB up 5.6% | Daily FT https://www.ft.lk/business/Tea-export-volume-up-7-YoY-in-January-average-FOB-up-5-6/34-788845?utm_source=openai • Tea Exporters Association Sri Lanka (TEA) https://teasrilanka.org/market-reports?utm_source=openai • Tea exports dip in February, but two-month performance remains positive amid price gains | Daily FT https://www.ft.lk/business/Tea-exports-dip-in-February-but-two-month-performance-remains-positive-amid-price-gains/34-790089?utm_source=openai • Tea exports dip in February, but two-month performance remains positive amid price gains | Daily FT https://www.ft.lk/business/Tea-exports-dip-in-February-but-two-month-performance-remains-positive-amid-price-gains/34-790089?utm_source=openai • Tea Exporters Association Sri Lanka (TEA) https://teasrilanka.org/statistics?utm_source=openai • Sri Lanka tea exports up 4.74-pct to 257mn kilos in 2025 | EconomyNext https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-tea-exports-up-4-74-pct-to-257mn-kilos-in-2025-258630/?utm_source=openai • Tea export volume up 7% YoY in January; average FOB up 5.6% | Daily FT https://www.ft.lk/business/Tea-export-volume-up-7-YoY-in-January-average-FOB-up-5-6/34-788845?utm_source=openai • Tea Exporters Association Sri Lanka (TEA) https://teasrilanka.org/market-reports?utm_source=openai • Tea Exports from Sri Lanka: Evergreen Guide to Global Market... | Lanka Websites https://lankawebsites.com/blog/imports-exports/tea-exports-from-sri-lanka-evergreen-guide-to-global-markets-and-challenges?utm_source=openai • Tea exports dip in February, but two-month performance remains positive amid price gains | Daily FT https://www.ft.lk/business/Tea-exports-dip-in-February-but-two-month-performance-remains-positive-amid-price-gains/34-790089?utm_source=openai • Tea exports dip in February, but two-month performance remains positive amid price gains | Daily FT https://www.ft.lk/business/Tea-exports-dip-in-February-but-two-month-performance-remains-positive-amid-price-gains/34-790089?utm_source=openai • Tea exports dip in February, but two-month performance remains positive amid price gains | Daily FT https://www.ft.lk/business/Tea-exports-dip-in-February-but-two-month-performance-remains-positive-amid-price-gains/34-790089?utm_source=openai • Tea export volume up 7% YoY in January; 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