Key Market Indicators
Sri Lanka's container traffic volume is projected to rise to approximately 8.6 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) by 2028. This marks an increase from around 7.7 million TEUs in 2023, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.9%. Since 2005, Sri Lankan demand for container traffic has consistently grown at an annual rate of 1.8%. In 2023, Sri Lanka was ranked 25th globally in container traffic volume, with Egypt slightly ahead at about 7.7 million TEUs. Leading the global rankings, Slovenia, the United States, and Singapore occupied the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively.
