Sri Lanka Customs surpasses 2025 revenue target, driven by vehicle imports

Sri Lanka Customs has achieved 117 percent of its expected revenue target as of September 30, 2025, collecting Rs. 1,737 billion against the expected Rs. 1,485 billion, Customs officials told the Committee on Ways and Means.

The disclosure was made during a recent meeting of the Committee chaired by Member of Parliament Wijesiri Basnayake.

Officials said customs revenue had recorded a significant monthly increase compared to the previous year, with the highest contribution coming from vehicle imports. By October 14, 2025, vehicle imports had generated Rs. 587.11 billion, accounting for 37 percent of total revenue.

During the period, 55,447 motor cars were imported, generating Rs. 474.26 billion in customs duties, while 7,331 goods transport vehicles brought in Rs. 48.67 billion. Imports also included 142,524 motorcycles and 15,035 three-wheelers, earning Rs. 30.37 billion and Rs. 15.10 billion, respectively. A total of 1,679 passenger transport buses and vans were imported, contributing Rs. 12.66 billion in revenue.

Customs officials also briefed the Committee on future targets and digitalisation efforts, including the planned launch of an E-Tendering system for auctioning confiscated goods. The Committee noted that the initiative could set a valuable precedent for other state institutions.