Sri Lanka had an internet user base of about 6 million as of July 2016, about 28.2% of the population.
[2] Market conditions in Sri Lanka are similar to those in India, as cash on delivery is the most preferred payment method.
[3][4] According to experts, Sri Lanka’s annual domestic E-commerce sales value including services is an estimated US$40 million.
Currently, only 0.4% of Sri Lanka’s total annual retail sales (US$10 billion) is in e-commerce.
[5][6][7] The Government of Sri Lanka has shown interest in promoting the country's e-commerce industry further.