# EDB lists. We transact. SriLankaExport.com vs Sri Lanka Export Development Board Source: https://srilankaexport.com/pl/vs-edb/ Discovery + Procurement ## How SriLankaExport.com fits in The Sri Lanka Export Development Board maintains the country’s foundational public register of exporters: an essential role in trade policy, official documentation, and country-level promotion. SriLankaExport.com is the independent private procurement layer above that register, where international buyers compare specific products, send unified RFQs, and pay through licensed channels. [Browse Products](/store/) [Become an SLE-Verified Supplier](/vendor-register/) ### Public directory vs. independent marketplace The EDB and SriLankaExport.com don’t serve the same purpose. The EDB is the country’s government-led registration and trade-promotion authority. SriLankaExport.com is an independent private B2B marketplace where Sri Lankan exporters whose business documents have been reviewed by our marketplace team list products that international buyers can discover, compare, and request quotes on. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by the EDB or Government of Sri Lanka. Government authority #### Sri Lanka Export Development Board Government registry & trade promotion (since 1979) - Voluntary register of Sri Lankan exporters (the previous mandatory scheme was revoked by Gazette 2118/60, April 2019) - Issues Certificates of Origin, GSP Form A, REX statements - Government-led trade missions and pavilion participation - Country-level market intelligence and policy briefs - Compliance guidance for EU, UK, US, Asia-Pacific markets - Free for exporters: tax-funded Independent marketplace #### SriLankaExport.com Independent private B2B marketplace operated by Harker International (Pvt) Ltd - Searchable product catalog with bulk pricing, MOQs, and vendor-claimed certifications - Unified RFQ system routed to qualifying vendors - Integrated checkout: BACS wire to HNB, HNB IPG card gateway (coming) - Multi-language buyer interface (English · සිංහල · தமிழ்) - Internal marketplace review of vendor onboarding documents (not government endorsement) - 5% commission on completed transactions. No listing fees EDB anchors discovery: it’s where you find that a Ceylon tea exporter exists in Nuwara Eliya. SriLankaExport.com anchors procurement: it’s where you find the same exporter’s FOB price per kilo, their MOQ, the certifications they claim, and where you submit a quote request in 30 seconds. ### For international buyers: what we add for procurement If you’re sourcing tea, spices, coconut, textiles, rubber, or seafood from Sri Lanka, the EDB’s public directory is a great place to start your research. SriLankaExport.com is where you go next to compare specific products, send unified RFQs, and pay through licensed channels. Here’s what the marketplace layer adds: Procurement features added by SriLankaExport.com Unified product catalog Names + products + bulk pricing + MOQs side by side. Not contact-each-company-individually outreach. Transparent pricing FOB Colombo USD pricing, bulk-tier discounts, and MOQ thresholds visible on every listing before you contact anyone. One RFQ, many quotes A single Request for Quotation is routed to qualifying exporters in the relevant category; you compare quotes side by side. Licensed payment channels BACS to HNB Sri Lanka, and card payment through Stripe. Each licensed in its jurisdiction. Multi-language buyer interface Browse, search, and read documentation in English · සිංහල · தமிழ் via the language switcher in the header. Internal vendor onboarding review Vendor business + bank + product documents reviewed by our marketplace team during onboarding. Not a government endorsement, see [Verification Policy](/marketplace-verification-policy/). Mobile-first procurement Progressive Web App (PWA) + mobile-first design so RFQs and order management work cleanly from a phone or tablet. Buyer-side workflow tools Cart, order history, electronic acknowledgment of marketplace independence + import responsibility at checkout, order-tracking notes. ### For Sri Lankan exporters: what listing on the marketplace adds EDB registration is a voluntary public directory listing under EDB’s current policy (the previous mandatory scheme was revoked by Gazette 2118/60, April 2019) and serves an important role in official trade promotion. Listing on SriLankaExport.com is a separate commercial choice. You list with us because international buyers are actively sourcing, comparing, and placing orders here. The two roles are complementary; many vendors do both. What SriLankaExport.com adds for vendors Demand generation Real RFQs from international buyers into your inbox. Not a passive directory entry. Product catalog, not just a listing Full product catalog with bulk pricing tiers, MOQs, vendor-claimed certifications, and downloadable spec sheets. Open marketplace discovery Buyers find your products through public search, category browsing, and RFQ matching. Commercial pricing model Free to list. 5% on completed sales only, plus a 2% payout fee when the buyer pays through us. No listing fees, no monthly subscription. Modern vendor dashboard Mobile-friendly inquiry inbox, order management, payment tracking, vendor agreement re-acceptance, cert expiry alerts. Marketplace onboarding in 2–5 days Application + internal marketplace review in business days, not weeks. See [Verification Policy](/marketplace-verification-policy/) for what review covers (not a government endorsement). ### Roles, not rivals The EDB does essential work that SriLankaExport.com doesn’t attempt to replicate. Both layers matter to a healthy Sri Lankan export ecosystem; the structure below describes who covers what. #### EDB covers these - Government export trade policy and incentive schemes - Government licensing for restricted commodities - Issuing Certificates of Origin, GSP Form A, REX statements - Pavilion participation at international trade fairs (Thaifex, SIAL, POSIDONIA, etc.) - Country-level market intelligence research - Bilateral trade agreement administration (ISFTA, SAFTA, etc.) #### SriLankaExport.com covers these - Modern buyer experience: search, filter, compare, RFQ in seconds - Pricing transparency: bulk tiers, MOQs, lead times visible upfront - Integrated payments: BACS to HNB, HNB IPG (coming) - Direct buyer-exporter messaging: no broker, no government intermediary - Multi-language commerce: English, Sinhala, Tamil - Internal marketplace review of vendor onboarding documents by Harker International (Pvt) Ltd (not a government endorsement) ### Discovery starts at EDB. Procurement happens here. Browse Sri Lankan exporters whose business documents have been reviewed by our marketplace team across 7 export industries, or apply to list your business and reach international buyers actively sourcing through the platform. [Browse Products](/store/) [Become an SLE-Verified Supplier](/vendor-register/)