Sri Lanka

The number of Sri Lankan households is projected to expand moderately over 2021-2040, while the average household size is set to shrink gradually. Sri Lanka is set to remain one of the least urbanised countries globally, as cities remain ...

Political instability hampers economic freedom in Sri Lanka, which continues to be negatively affected by the legacy civil war. Economic recovery is anticipated to be slow, most notably affected by the contraction in tourism as a result of the ...

Small appliance categories saw varying performances in Asia Pacific in 2020 due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Air treatment products saw a steep decline, for example, but vacuum cleaners recorded a much-improved performance. The former was hit by retail...

In 2020, Sri Lanka’s economy contracted amid the COVID-19 pandemic. International trade was disrupted, due to import restrictions and weak external demand. The recovery of the tourism and textile sectors is projected to drive economic growth over the...

Major appliances recorded declining sales in Asia Pacific in 2020 as a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the measures taken to contain its spread. However, some products were still seeing positive growth rates, with dishwashers, automatic dryers ...

Sri Lanka ranked low on key business environment indicators in 2020, given a heavy tax burden, burdensome bureaucracy, widespread corruption and skills shortages. Limited access to credit information and high lending rates hinder businesses’ access ...

Despite having low pollution and high water security, Sri Lanka ranks in the middle of Global sustainability ranking due to its poor environmental protection, low climate resilience and poorly-developed energy sector. Moreover, the South Asian ...

Driven by China and India, Asia’s developing economies saw healthy rates of growth in 2019. 2020’s economic prospects are less favourable however, due to the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and its impact on domestic and external demand...

The developing economy will continue driving incomes in Sri Lanka over 2020-2040. Present-day Millennials and Generation Z will become the largest income earners by 2040, strengthening the country’s middle class. Increasing incomes are expected to ...

Sri Lanka had a swift response to the global pandemic, with the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka imposing a ban on all passenger arrivals into the country from 18 March. The government also temporarily suspended the issuance of all types of ...

This report analyses the market for alcoholic drinks in Sri Lanka. For the purposes of the study, the market has been defined as follows:...

This report analyses the market for tobacco in Sri Lanka. For the purposes of the study, the market has been defined as follows:...

This report analyses the market for beauty and personal care in Sri Lanka. For the purposes of the study, the market has been defined as follows:...

The Sri Lankan economy is expected to normalise gradually. Support comes from growth in tourism, robust growth in private final consumption, growth in services and a sustained recovery in agriculture and industry led by construction. Exports growth, ...

This report analyses the market for tissue and hygiene in Sri Lanka. For the purposes of the study, the market has been defined as follows:...

Natural increase will drive modest population growth in Sri Lanka, before it starts to decline from 2039 led by negative net migration. Rapid ageing, with fast growth in 60+ age cohorts will impact the future consumer landscape and put pressure on ...

This report analyses the market for retailing in Sri Lanka. For the purposes of the study, the market has been defined as follows:...

This report analyses the market for home care in Sri Lanka. For the purposes of the study, the market has been defined as follows:...

This report analyses the market for soft drinks in Sri Lanka. For the purposes of the study, the market has been defined as follows:...

This report analyses the market for hot drinks in Sri Lanka. For the purposes of the study, the market has been defined as follows:...