Sri Lanka\u2019s expenditure on vehicle imports declined by 34% year-on-year in September 2026 compared to the corresponding period last year, according to the latest External Sector Performance Report released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During September, the total outlay for private and commercial vehicle imports stood at USD 188 million, maintaining a level similar to the USD 189 million recorded in August. Cumulative expenditure on vehicle imports for the first nine months of the year (January to September) reached USD 1,871 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite the contraction in import spending, total vehicle registrations in September surged by 18% month-on-month compared to August. Data from JB Securities indicates that overall vehicle registrations increased from 45,811 units in August to 54,214 units in September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The growth in vehicle registrations was predominantly driven by the two-wheeler and three-wheeler segments, with motorcycle registrations expanding to 38,747 units during the month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Source: Ceylon Today <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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