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Though recent COVID-related challenges are causing port slowdowns elsewhere in the region, local sources report that port operations in Hong Kong remain largely smooth though turnaround times have increased.

This report lists the export certificates required for food and agricultural products shipped to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

Several state institutions regulate food imports into Sri Lanka, making the process complicated and time consuming. The regulations are comprehensive and restrict trade.

Hong Kong is the sixth-largest export market for U.S. consumer-oriented agricultural products by value.

The Sri Lankan government is restricting and banning the import of fertilizers and agrochemicals (including insecticides and herbicides).

The Hong Kong government filed its first written submission to the WTO May 28 regarding the United States' new requirement to mark Hong Kong-originated products as "made in China."