Thu, Nov 05, 2026

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Sri Lanka launches "One TRADE" National Single Window for Trade with Tea and Coconut Exporters in First Phase

The “National Single Window for Trade” system was officially launched ON 05 November 2026 under the leadership of the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, marking a major milestone in Sri Lanka’s trade facilitation efforts.

As part of the initial phase, exporters are being onboarded sector-wise, with the coconut and tea sectors selected for the first phase. During the go-live session, private sector businesses selected to participate successfully created the first Customs Declaration (CusDec) through the new Trade National Single Window System.

Following further refinements based on the initial findings, the Ministry expects to open the platform to additional business sectors in the near future. Media Secretary to the Deputy Minister of Economic Development, P.R. Chathurka Madhushan, highlighted the contributions of private sector participants, chamber representatives, government institutions, GovTech, and the Lanka Software Foundation in realizing this digital initiative.