Global Trade Resets: What it means for Sri Lanka’s Apparel Industry

As global trade patterns shift and new tariff structures reshape international markets, Sri Lanka’s apparel industry faces a defining period of both challenges and opportunities. In the 34th edition of First Capital Stock Talk, Yohan Lawrence, Secretary General of the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), joins Ranjan Ranatunga, Vice President – First Capital Research, to explore what these global trade resets mean for one of Sri Lanka’s most important export sectors. In this episode, you’ll gain: Insights into how global trade and tariff changes are affecting Sri Lanka’s apparel industry Perspectives on the sector’s export outlook, growth potential and global competitiveness An understanding of the key risks, opportunities and priorities shaping its future Whether you’re an investor, an industry professional or interested in Sri Lanka’s export economy, this discussion offers valuable insights into the forces shaping the next chapter of the country’s apparel industry. Create a First Capital Account: https://eonboarding.firstcapital.lk/#... Join our WhatsApp Channel – First Capital Trading Insights for research-driven insights: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaLN... For inquiries contact: 072 444 4149 Facebook: / firstcapital.lk Instagram: Instagram: firstcapita.. Tiktok: / first.capital LinkedIn: LinkedIn: firs.. You can now visit our head office during working hours, located in Colombo, or our branches below: First Capital Branches 1. Head Office No. 2, Deal Place, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka +94 11 265 1651 | +94 11 263 9898 [email protected] 2. Matara +94 41 222 2988 | +94 77 757 2279 [email protected] EH Cooray Building, No. 24, 1/3, 1st Floor, Anagarika Dharmapala Mawatha, Matara https://maps.app.goo.gl/caXfrp8pJPSbz... 3. Kandy +94 81 223 6010 | +94 77 759 0521 [email protected] CSE Branch Office, Colombo Stock Exchange, 88 Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy 20000 https://maps.app.goo.gl/uznxriAvB8edK... 4. Kurunegala +94 37 222 2930 | +94 77 875 6014 [email protected] Negombo Road, Kurunegala 60000 https://maps.app.goo.gl/PtpMzzDj5mxLg... 5. Negombo +94 31 493 7070 | +94 77 615 4578 [email protected] 163B Chilaw–Colombo Main Road, Negombo 11500 https://maps.app.goo.gl/My2SGJGmrFkLK... 6. Jaffna +94 21 762 6975 173, Manipay, Karainagar Rd, Jaffna 40000 https://maps.app.goo.gl/Hu2Uq18evgFTT... 7. Anuradhapura +94 76 885 6571 [email protected] 2nd Floor, 488/8/2, Town Hall Place, Maithripala Senanayake Mawatha, Anuradhapura https://maps.app.goo.gl/NmbZLA9UBmFTF... 8. Galle +94 77 639 8477 | +94 72 444 4148 [email protected] No. 135, 1st Floor, Wakwella Road, Galle https://maps.app.goo.gl/iufMfNuHNVM2V... 9. Gampaha +94 72 444 4142 [email protected] No. 184/1/1, 1st Floor, Colombo Road, Gampaha https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZMT12PmrGxPHo...