Sri Lanka pride itself in manufacturing a number of value added rubber products by processing raw rubber. These range from Rubber Products made in Sri Lanka are internationally acclaimed and accepted for quality and durability. Sri Lanka's industrial solid tyres are not only recognized as the best product in the world but also industry prides itself as the market leader of the global market.
Glove manufacturing & exporting industry of Sri Lanka, is placed as one of the top manufactures of the world also contribute more than 5 % of global demand. extrusion products like rubber bands, beadings, latex products such as medical, surgical and household gloves, and industrial products like hoses, auto parts, industrial components, tyres, tubes, automotive and aviation tyres and general rubber products like floor mats, carpets, sports goods, footwear, hot water bottles and related components. The country now has a premium quality natural rubber type known as Lanakprene which is an odour free to a certain extend light coloured, clean, rubber which is ideally suited for medical equipment and up market, value added products .Against stiff competition the rubber industry caters to a significant market share and has established a reputation for quality and reliability. In 2011 rubber finished products industry earned an export income of US$ 884 Mn, a 59 % growth over the previous year.
The Rubber Industry provides employment to a vast number of people mainly in rural estates. Together the activities of tapping, manufacturing, industries of semi finished, semi processed rubber products. Value added products and those involved in trading provide employment to over 300,000 persons.
Major markets for Manufactured Rubber products are USA, Germany, Italy, Belgium, & UK. Semi processed rubber destinations are dominated by Malaysia, India, Pakistan, Germany and USA.
Related Institutions/ Associations
- Sri Lanka Association of Manufactures & Exporters of Rubber Products ( SLAMERP)
- Sri Lanka Society of Rubber Industry (SRI)
- Association of Small and Medium Rubber Product Manufactures
- The Colombo Rubber Traders' Association (CRTA)
- Planters' Association
- Rubber Research Institute
- Rubber Development Department
- Industrial Technology Institute
- Industrial Development Board
- Sri Lanka Export Development Board
