Lumbini Aquaria wins two ‘Best Exporter’ awards at Presidential Export Awards 2023

Lumbini Aquaria International (Pvt) Ltd., the pioneer ornamental fish exporter in Sri Lanka, won two ‘Best Exporter’ awards in its sector at the Presidential Export Awards in respect of the Company’s export performance in 2021-22 and 2022-23, the company announced in a news release.

Lumbini Aquaria is credited with exporting more than two billion ornamental fish to 26 countries since its inception in 1952, and is also a past winner of the annual export awards presented the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE), it said.

Commenting on these latest accolades, Lumbini Aquaria Chairman Mr Vibhu Perera said: “These awards are a testimony to the resilience and courage of the Company during the worst economic downturn witnessed in our country. Our continued success in the export market is a tribute to the passion and hard work of our 100 plus employees.”

The Company’s CEO Mr Deepthi Perera added: “Lumbini Aquaria owns and operates the largest ornamental fish farm in Sri Lanka and our reputation for best practices and the diversity of our range of ornamental fish breeds makes us a preferred supplier in many international markets. We are delighted with our contribution to the national economy, and our role as a promoter of Sri Lanka as a destination for nature lovers.”

Owned by Forsyth Capital, the 71-year-old Lumbini Aquaria is Sri Lanka’s first ornamental fish and aquatic plants exporter and operates five breeding facilities around Sri Lanka. The Company exports over a thousand different breeds including freshwater fish, cold water fish, marine fish and invertebrates, as well as aquatic plants.

Lumbini Aquaria was established by Mr Lloyd Perera and is the market leader in the ornamental fish industry in Sri Lanka. The Company supports more than 100 fish grower families and possesses one of the best Aquaculture Research and Development facilities in the country.

The Board of Directors of Lumbini Aquaria International (Pvt) Ltd. comprises of Messrs Vibhu Perera – Chairman, Dasath Ranasingha, Kapila Thisera, Sivasothy Sitharthan and Ms Kumari Nayana Senaratne.