Partners – Chamber

Affiliated Members

Regional/Other Chambers of Commerce

Hambantota District Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Central Province
Women’s Chamber of Industry & Commerce
Wayamba Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Sabaragamuwa Province Chamber of Commerce & Industry
American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka
Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Uva Province
Matara District Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Yalpanam
Galle District Chamber of Commerce & Industry

The Chamber of Commerce & Industries of Trincomalee District
Ceylon National Chamber of Industries
Batticaloa District Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Matale District Chamber of Commerce Industry & Agriculture
Anuradhapura District Chamber of Commerce Industry & Agriculture
Nuwara Eliya District Chamber of Commerce Industry & Agriculture
Vavuniya District Chamber of Commerce Industry & Agriculture
Mannar District Chamber of Commerce Industry & Agriculture
Sri Lanka Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry

Trade Section & Approved Associations

Trade Sections

The Import Section, The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce

Approved Associations

Exporters’ Association of Sri Lanka
The Colombo Tea Traders’ Association
The Colombo Rubber Traders’ Association
Ceylon Coir Fibre Exporters’ Association
The Planters’ Association of Ceylon
The Ceylon Motor Traders’ Association
The Colombo Brokers’ Association
The Finance Houses Association of Sri Lanka
The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka
The Ceylon Association of Shipping Agents
The Spices & Allied Products Producers’ and Traders’ Association
Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters’ Association
Sri Lanka Association of Manufacturers & Exporters of Rubber Products
The Industrial Association of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council
Insurance Association of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Logistics & Freight Forwarders’ Association
The Sri Lanka Pharmaceutical Manufacturers’ Association

National Construction Association of Sri Lanka
Travel Agents Association of Sri Lanka
The Consumer Electronics & Domestic Appliances Association of Sri Lanka
The Institute for the Development of Commercial Law & Practice
The Leasing Association of Sri Lanka
Tea Exporters Association
Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators
The Federation of the Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Ceramics & Glass Council
Association of Laminated Flexible Packaging Manufacturers
Sri Lanka Gem & Jewellery Association
Sri Lanka Association of Air Express Companies
National Agribusiness Council
Federation of the Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka
SLASSCOM (Guarantee) Ltd
Sri Lanka Association of Software & Services Companies
Lanka Fruit & Vegetable Producers, Processors & Exporters

International Partners

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce boasts a rich legacy spanning 185 years in facilitating trade. Much like its counterparts, our Chamber operates within expansive international networks, collaborating with businesses of varied scales. This collaboration extends globally through strategic co-operation partnerships, manifested in Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with over 125 Chambers of Commerce and business promotion organisations.

The primary goal of fortifying these alliances is to enhance practical, on-the-ground business support in high-growth and emerging markets. This concerted effort aims to cater to the specific needs of businesses seeking support in such dynamic environments.

For our Chamber members with international aspirations, we offer invaluable assistance. Leveraging our extensive network, we connect members with relevant contacts across their chosen jurisdictions, facilitating the identification of suitable business partners. This strategic approach empowers them to expand their operations successfully on the global stage.

The Ceylon Chamber serves as more than a platform for local business and ideas; it stands as a gateway to international markets.

Business Councils

The Ceylon Chamber oversees and coordinates Business Council activities by delivering expert secretarial services.

Business Councils are an integral part of the Ceylon Chamber, playing a pivotal role in advancing international business promotion. These councils are primarily engaged in expanding trade, investment, and tourism between Sri Lanka and their respective partner countries.

Presently, the Ceylon Chamber oversees the operations of 22 Business Councils, actively supporting and coordinating their endeavours by providing professional secretarial services.

These Councils operate through a collaborative effort between Sri Lankan entrepreneurs and their counterparts in the partner country, working closely with diplomatic missions. The overseas counterpart bodies may take the form of Chambers of Commerce or Trade Promotion Organisations specifically established to encourage imports from developing nations.

The Business Councils have a significant positive impact on bilateral trade, fostering exports and attracting investments through bilateral efforts with partner countries. They facilitate business matchmaking events, including business promotion missions, trade fairs, and exhibitions, as well as the exchange of trade and investment related information, to facilitate bilateral business relationships.