Sri Lanka

Market Overview

Total Population

22M

Muslim Population

2.2M (10%)

Market Growth (CAGR)

5.5%

GDP (USD)

$84B

Per Capita Halal Spend

$120-180

Ease of Business Rank

#99

Regulatory Framework

Halal Authority

All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama (ACJU)

Certification Required

No — Voluntary

Key Legislation

No mandatory national halal law; ACJU operates as the recognized private halal certification body under Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) framework

Import Requirements

No mandatory halal import requirement; ACJU certification widely accepted for Muslim consumers

Labeling Requirements

Voluntary halal labeling; ACJU mark recognised domestically and in some export markets

Industry

Trade Intelligence

Top Halal Exports

Spices, tea, coconut products, seafood to Middle East and Muslim-majority Asian markets

Top Halal Imports

Meat products, processed food, dairy (from India, Australia, Pakistan)

Government Incentives

Export Development Board supports halal-certified food exporters; tourism recovery incentives post-economic crisis

FDI Rules

Foreign investment welcome; BOI (Board of Investment) facilitates approvals

Consumer Insights

Halal Awareness

High among Muslim minority (Moor community); general awareness moderate

E-Commerce Adoption

Growing (Daraz.lk, Pickme Food)

Cold Chain Maturity

Moderate

Per Capita Halal Spend

$120-180

Dining Scene

Halal restaurants widely available in Colombo, Kandy; moderate elsewhere

Halal Food Availability

Good in cities; patchy in rural areas

Tourism Infrastructure

Muslim-friendly tourism growing; prayer facilities in Colombo hotels improving

Events in Sri Lanka

Companies in Sri Lanka

Halal Certifiers in Sri Lanka

Market Statistics

Official Authority

All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama (ACJU)