AreaSri Lanka

Commodity GroupRice

CommodityAll

Date06/05/2022

Policy CategoryTrade

Policy InstrumentFinance and credit facilities, import restrictions

DescriptionRestricted imports of goods, including rice, under Open Account Payment or Consignment Account terms to exporters sourcing supplies from abroad for export purposes and to local entities importing to supply said exporters. The measure took effect for all goods arriving in Sri Lanka via sea and air ports as of 20 May 2022.