How much sisal does Sri Lanka export?
It is the 2nd largest exporter by value: $169.8 million in 2024, 25% of world exports of sisal (HS 5305) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Mexico, which takes 12% of its sisal exports by value.
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Sri Lanka's sisal exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $169.8 million | 25% | 326,255 t | $520 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 5305 (Coconut, abaca, sisal and other vegetable textile fibres).
Where Sri Lanka's sisal goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Sri Lanka's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $21M | 12% |
| China | $20M | 12% |
| Peru | $14M | 8.3% |
| United States | $14M | 8.1% |
| Morocco | $12M | 7.1% |
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "Sri Lanka sisal: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/LKA/sisal/ (CC BY 4.0). Rankings count only countries reporting to the sources named; this page is shown only for top-five producers or exporters with at least 3% of the world total. Report an issue with this page.