Sri Lanka and Maldives Construction Sectors Show Recovery Signals; Ceramic Tile Markets Analyzed
Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP)
Key summary
Sri Lanka's construction sector is showing continuous recovery after an economic crisis slowdown, with the Construction PMI at 60.0 in June 2026, driven by pre-existing projects. Sri Lanka imported approximately $46.43 million of unglazed ceramic tiles (HS 690790) in 2025, primarily from India and China, while Thai exports were around $0.73 million. In the first eight months of 2026, total imports for HS Code 6907 dropped by 4.93% to $31.50 million. Maldives' construction value-added grew 3.7% in 2025 after a 1.7% contraction in 2024, supported by resort and housing projects like Project Ayla (valued at $790 million) and the Maldives Housing Development Scheme. In 2025, Maldives imported about $14.64 million of HS 690790 tiles, with China leading exports followed by India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.
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