Below figure 02 depicts the main countries where these water, plants and fish are being exported by Lanka Pets Aquatics. As per the figure 02, majority of the products are exported to Canada and the US. When combined, this amounts to 52% of the total production. 44% of the products are exported to Asian markets and only 4% is being exported to EU.

Figure : Main Export Markets of Lanka Pets Aquatics

Industry Background

Ornamental fish industry in Sri Lanka has a long history and has started with small scale outlets in homes in cities. Ornamental fish export industry in Sri Lanka was initiated in 1930’s and the industry was totally based on export of wild collected fish, particularly freshwater species. There was little number of exporters in Sri Lanka. The first commercial aquarium was started in 1952 in Colombo. This industry was commercialized by few medium scale and large scale farmers about 50 years ago and it has now developed into a lucrative industry affording profit and employment to many. The export aquarium trade expanded gradually from the 1950s as 3 more exporters began to operate from