Sri Lanka Earns Over Rs. 150 Billion from Minor Crop Exports
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Sri Lanka has generated more than Rs. 150 billion in revenue from minor agricultural crop exports during the first nine months of this year, with cinnamon emerging as the leading earner.
According to the Department of Cinnamon Development, cinnamon exports brought in Rs. 76 billion between January and September.
Director General Janaka Lindara said this was an increase of Rs. 2.278 billion compared with the same period last year.
Sri Lankan cinnamon products are currently exported to 90 countries worldwide, highlighting the crop's strong international demand.
The department is aiming to increase cinnamon export revenue to Rs. 100 billion by the end of this year.
More updates to come on AusNewsLanka.
Source : Sirasa News
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