The Palmyrah Development Board and Northern Province cooperative societies recorded a notable 28% growth in international export dispatches from Jaffna today, September 23, 2026.

Driven by rising global demand for natural sweeteners and sustainable plant-fiber crafts, export shipments of organic jaggery, ready-to-serve palmyrah beverages, and intricate palm-leaf woven decor expanded into major European and Australian markets. Industry coordinators emphasized that standardized quality testing and eco-friendly packaging initiatives are providing direct livelihood upliftment to over 4,500 rural artisan families across the peninsula.