Gampaha District drives Sri Lanka's economy through export zones, manufacturing, and agriculture, benefiting from proximity to Colombo Port and Bandaranaike International Airport. It employs over 100,000 in industries while producing key crops like pineapples.
Industrial Zones
Gampaha hosts major Board of Investment (BOI) zones that are the backbone of Sri Lanka's export manufacturing sector.
Largest zone, near airport, apparel/electronics hub, bonded warehouse for logistics
2nd largest, green zone with wastewater treatment plant, dry operations like manufacturing
Infrastructure for general industry, chemicals/pharmaceuticals
Key Industries
Apparel and textiles dominate, followed by electronics, machinery, and food processing. The zones support 50,000+ direct jobs.
Apparel & Textiles
Electronics
Rubber Processing
Food Processing
Machinery
Major Corporations
Key players driving Gampaha's industrial output and export revenue.
| Corporation | Sector |
|---|---|
| Hirdaramani Industries | Apparel / Garments |
| Brandix / MAS Holdings | Apparel / Garments |
| Flintec Transducers | Electronics |
| ExcelTech | Medical Devices |
| Micro Electronics | Electronics |
| SLJ Holdings | Diversified |
Agricultural Outputs
Gampaha is a major contributor to Sri Lanka's agricultural sector, particularly in pineapple and coconut production.
Pineapple
70% of national production (~35,000 MT/year)
Coconut
Significant district production
Paddy
Traditional rice cultivation
Rubber
First planted in South Asia at Henarathgoda
Real Estate Trends
Land prices rose 13% in 2024, accelerating into 2026
18% year-over-year growth, driven by apartment developments and rail upgrades.
LKR LKR 831,015/perch
LKR LKR 289,250/perch
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Demographics & Population