Sri Lanka Customs has achieved a historic revenue milestone, surpassing Rs. 2 trillion in tax collections for 2025 the highest ever recorded by a government department in the country’s history.
The Director General of Customs, Seevali Arukgoda, confirmed that as of the evening of October 30, total revenue collected by Sri Lanka Customs had exceeded Rs. 2 trillion, bringing the institution closer to meeting its ambitious annual target of Rs. 2.115 trillion. This achievement marks a major success for one of the nation’s most vital revenue-generating agencies and highlights a strong rebound in import and trade activity amid economic stabilization efforts.
Of the total revenue collected, Rs. 630 billion came from motor vehicle imports, underscoring the growing demand for automobiles and the impact of relaxed import restrictions. Officials expressed confidence that Customs would surpass its target by at least Rs. 300 billion by the end of the year, pushing the total beyond Rs. 2.4 trillion — a record for Sri Lanka’s fiscal history.
The performance of Sri Lanka Customs stands as a critical pillar in the country’s financial recovery, providing essential funds for public expenditure, debt repayment, and infrastructure development. This success also reflects improved administrative efficiency, tighter enforcement against tax evasion, and better compliance with customs regulations.
With this achievement, Sri Lanka Customs has reaffirmed its role as the backbone of government tax revenue, setting a new benchmark for fiscal discipline and financial governance.
