Latest HARTI daily data • 2026-08-28
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Sri Lanka Food Prices
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●Food Prices Today & Recent Movement30 items
Minimum, Maximum and Indicative Spread based on official HARTI and DCS observations
rice
+0.87%
Samba Rice
Samba Rice • සම්බා සහල්
Retail PriceDaily 2026-08-28
Rs. 232.00/ kg
Prev: Rs. 230.00Spread: Rs. 14
Minimum: Rs. 220Average: Rs. 232Maximum: Rs. 245
2015
Rs. 84
2020
Rs. 105
2022 Peak
Rs. 260
rice
Unchanged
Nadu Rice
Nadu Rice • නාඩු සහල්
Retail PriceDaily 2026-08-28
Rs. 220.00/ kg
Prev: Rs. 220.00Spread: Rs. 12
Minimum: Rs. 210Average: Rs. 220Maximum: Rs. 230
2015
Rs. 78
2020
Rs. 98
2022 Peak
Rs. 230
rice
+1.72%
Keeri Samba Rice
Keeri Samba Rice • කීරි සම්බා සහල්
Retail PriceDaily 2026-08-28
Rs. 295.00/ kg
Prev: Rs. 290.00Spread: Rs. 20
Minimum: Rs. 280Average: Rs. 295Maximum: Rs. 320
2015
Rs. 120
2020
Rs. 145
2022 Peak
Rs. 340
rice
Unchanged
Raw Red Rice (Kekulu)
Raw Red Rice (Kekulu) • කැකුළු රතු සහල්
Retail PriceDaily 2026-08-28
Rs. 205.00/ kg
Prev: Rs. 205.00Spread: Rs. 13
Minimum: Rs. 195Average: Rs. 205Maximum: Rs. 215
2015
Rs. 72
2020
Rs. 90
2022 Peak
Rs. 215
rice
Unchanged
Raw White Rice (Kekulu)
Raw White Rice (Kekulu) • කැකුළු සුදු සහල්
Retail PriceDaily 2026-08-28
Rs. 208.00/ kg
Prev: Rs. 208.00Spread: Rs. 13
Minimum: Rs. 200Average: Rs. 208Maximum: Rs. 218
2015
Rs. 74
2020
Rs. 92
2022 Peak
Rs. 220
rice
Unchanged
Basmati Rice (Imported/Local)
Basmati Rice (Imported/Local) • බාස්මතී සහල්
Retail PriceDaily 2026-08-28
Rs. 420.00/ kg
Prev: Rs. 420.00Spread: Rs. 35
Minimum: Rs. 390Average: Rs. 420Maximum: Rs. 460
2015
Rs. 180
2020
Rs. 220
2022 Peak
Rs. 550
pulses
-1.01%
Red Lentils / Mysore Dhal
Red Lentils / Mysore Dhal • මයිසූර් පරිප්පු
Retail PriceDaily 2026-08-28
Rs. 295.00/ kg
Prev: Rs. 298.00Spread: Rs. 17
Minimum: Rs. 285Average: Rs. 295Maximum: Rs. 315
2015
Rs. 145
2020
Rs. 165
2022 Peak
Rs. 580
pulses
Unchanged
Green Gram (Mung Bean)
Green Gram (Mung Bean) • මුං ඇට
Retail PriceDaily 2026-08-28
Rs. 620.00/ kg
Prev: Rs. 620.00Spread: Rs. 50
Minimum: Rs. 590Average: Rs. 620Maximum: Rs. 660
2015
Rs. 220
2020
Rs. 280
2022 Peak
Rs. 1100
pulses
Unchanged
Wheat Flour
Wheat Flour • තිරිඟු පිටි
Retail PriceDaily 2026-08-28
Rs. 175.00/ kg
Prev: Rs. 175.00Spread: Rs. 13
Minimum: Rs. 168Average: Rs. 175Maximum: Rs. 185
2015
Rs. 88
2020
Rs. 95
2022 Peak
Rs. 380
vegetables
-9.68%
Carrot
Carrot • කැරට්
Retail PriceDaily 2026-08-28
Rs. 280.00/ kg
Prev: Rs. 310.00Spread: Rs. 60
Minimum: Rs. 240Average: Rs. 280Maximum: Rs. 340
2015
Rs. 110
2020
Rs. 160
2022 Peak
Rs. 800
vegetables
-5.88%
Green Beans (Bonchi)
Green Beans (Bonchi) • බෝංචි
Retail PriceDaily 2026-08-28
Rs. 320.00/ kg
Prev: Rs. 340.00Spread: Rs. 60
Minimum: Rs. 280Average: Rs. 320Maximum: Rs. 380
2015
Rs. 120
2020
Rs. 180
2022 Peak
Rs. 750
vegetables
Unchanged
Cabbage
Cabbage • ගෝවා
Retail PriceDaily 2026-08-28
Rs. 160.00/ kg
Prev: Rs. 160.00Spread: Rs. 50
Minimum: Rs. 130Average: Rs. 160Maximum: Rs. 190
2015
Rs. 65
2020
Rs. 95
2022 Peak
Rs. 450
vegetables
-8.33%
Tomato
Tomato • තක්කාලි
Retail PriceDaily 2026-08-28
Rs. 220.00/ kg
Prev: Rs. 240.00Spread: Rs. 60
Minimum: Rs. 180Average: Rs. 220Maximum: Rs. 260
2015
Rs. 95
2020
Rs. 140
2022 Peak
Rs. 600
vegetables
Unchanged
Brinjal (Eggplant / Wambatu)
Brinjal (Eggplant / Wambatu) • වම්බටු
Retail PriceDaily 2026-08-28
Rs. 260.00/ kg
Prev: Rs. 260.00Spread: Rs. 60
Minimum: Rs. 220Average: Rs. 260Maximum: Rs. 300
2015
Rs. 105
2020
Rs. 150
2022 Peak
Rs. 550
vegetables
-10.77%
Green Chillies
Green Chillies • අමු මිරිස්
Retail PriceDaily 2026-08-28
Rs. 580.00/ kg
Prev: Rs. 650.00Spread: Rs. 100
Minimum: Rs. 500Average: Rs. 580Maximum: Rs. 700
2015
Rs. 280
2020
Rs. 380
2022 Peak
Rs. 1800
onion
Unchanged
Big Onion (Local / Dambulla)
Big Onion (Local / Dambulla) • ලොකු ලූනු (දේශීය)
Retail PriceDaily 2026-08-28
Rs. 310.00/ kg
Prev: Rs. 310.00Spread: Rs. 35
Minimum: Rs. 285Average: Rs. 310Maximum: Rs. 340
2015
Rs. 115
2020
Rs. 140
2022 Peak
Rs. 580
onion
Unchanged
Red Onion (Vedalan / Jaffna)
Red Onion (Vedalan / Jaffna) • රතු ලූනු (වේදාලන් / යාපනය)
Retail PriceDaily 2026-08-28
Rs. 420.00/ kg
Prev: Rs. 420.00Spread: Rs. 60
Minimum: Rs. 380Average: Rs. 420Maximum: Rs. 460
2015
Rs. 180
2020
Rs. 240
2022 Peak
Rs. 750
potato
Unchanged
Potato (Nuwara Eliya Local)
Potato (Nuwara Eliya Local) • දේශීය අල (නුවරඑළිය)
Retail PriceDaily 2026-08-28
Rs. 380.00/ kg
Prev: Rs. 380.00Spread: Rs. 50
Minimum: Rs. 350Average: Rs. 380Maximum: Rs. 420
2015
Rs. 140
2020
Rs. 190
2022 Peak
Rs. 580
potato
Unchanged
Potato (Imported Pakistan/India)
Potato (Imported Pakistan/India) • ආනයනික අල
Retail PriceDaily 2026-08-28
Rs. 210.00/ kg
Prev: Rs. 210.00Spread: Rs. 30
Minimum: Rs. 195Average: Rs. 210Maximum: Rs. 225
2015
Rs. 95
2020
Rs. 125
2022 Peak
Rs. 380
coconut
+3.57%
Fresh Coconut (Large Nut)
Fresh Coconut (Large Nut) • නැවුම් පොල් (විශාල ගෙඩිය)
Retail PriceDaily 2026-08-28
Rs. 145.00/ nut
Prev: Rs. 140.00Spread: Rs. 20
Minimum: Rs. 130Average: Rs. 145Maximum: Rs. 160
2015
Rs. 48
2020
Rs. 75
2022 Peak
Rs. 120
oils
+2.86%
Coconut Oil (Pure Unrefined/Refined)
Coconut Oil (Pure Unrefined/Refined) • පිරිසිදු පොල් තෙල්
Retail PriceDaily 2026-08-28
Rs. 720.00/ litre
Prev: Rs. 700.00Spread: Rs. 70
Minimum: Rs. 680Average: Rs. 720Maximum: Rs. 780
2015
Rs. 320
2020
Rs. 480
2022 Peak
Rs. 1100
meat
Unchanged
Broiler Chicken (Fresh Whole/Curry Cut)
Broiler Chicken (Fresh Whole/Curry Cut) • බ්රොයිලර් කුකුල් මස්
Retail PriceDaily 2026-08-28
Rs. 1150.00/ kg
Prev: Rs. 1150.00Spread: Rs. 110
Minimum: Rs. 1080Average: Rs. 1150Maximum: Rs. 1250
2015
Rs. 420
2020
Rs. 520
2022 Peak
Rs. 1450
fish
Unchanged
Kelawalla (Yellowfin Tuna)
Kelawalla (Yellowfin Tuna) • කෙලවල්ලා
Retail PriceDaily 2026-08-28
Rs. 1850.00/ kg
Prev: Rs. 1850.00Spread: Rs. 300
Minimum: Rs. 1650Average: Rs. 1850Maximum: Rs. 2100
2015
Rs. 750
2020
Rs. 1050
2022 Peak
Rs. 2600
fish
-4%
Salaya (Sardinella)
Salaya (Sardinella) • සාලයා
Retail PriceDaily 2026-08-28
Rs. 480.00/ kg
Prev: Rs. 500.00Spread: Rs. 100
Minimum: Rs. 420Average: Rs. 480Maximum: Rs. 550
2015
Rs. 180
2020
Rs. 260
2022 Peak
Rs. 750
eggs
Unchanged
Chicken Egg (White)
Chicken Egg (White) • සුදු බිත්තර
Retail PriceDaily 2026-08-28
Rs. 36.00/ piece
Prev: Rs. 36.00Spread: Rs. 4.5
Minimum: Rs. 34Average: Rs. 36Maximum: Rs. 38
2015
Rs. 14.5
2020
Rs. 19.5
2022 Peak
Rs. 65
dairy
Unchanged
Full Cream Milk Powder (400g Packet)
Full Cream Milk Powder (400g Packet) • කිරිපිටි 400g පැකට්ටුව
Retail PriceWeekly 2026-08-28
Rs. 990.00/ 400g packet
Prev: Rs. 990.00Spread: Rs. 50
Minimum: Rs. 970Average: Rs. 990Maximum: Rs. 1020
2015
Rs. 325
2020
Rs. 380
2022 Peak
Rs. 1180
sugar_spices
Unchanged
White Sugar (Granulated)
White Sugar (Granulated) • සුදු සීනි
Retail PriceDaily 2026-08-28
Rs. 245.00/ kg
Prev: Rs. 245.00Spread: Rs. 17
Minimum: Rs. 235Average: Rs. 245Maximum: Rs. 255
2015
Rs. 95
2020
Rs. 110
2022 Peak
Rs. 360
sugar_spices
Unchanged
Bread (Standard 450g Loaf)
Bread (Standard 450g Loaf) • පාන් (450g රාත්තල් ගෙඩිය)
Retail PriceWeekly 2026-08-28
Rs. 140.00/ 450g loaf
Prev: Rs. 140.00Spread: Rs. 15
Minimum: Rs. 130Average: Rs. 140Maximum: Rs. 150
2015
Rs. 55
2020
Rs. 65
2022 Peak
Rs. 300
fruits
Unchanged
Banana (Ambul Kesel)
Banana (Ambul Kesel) • ඇඹුල් කෙසෙල්
Retail PriceDaily 2026-08-28
Rs. 180.00/ kg
Prev: Rs. 180.00Spread: Rs. 45
Minimum: Rs. 150Average: Rs. 180Maximum: Rs. 210
2015
Rs. 75
2020
Rs. 110
2022 Peak
Rs. 380
fruits
-4.55%
Papaw / Papaya
Papaw / Papaya • පැපොල්
Retail PriceDaily 2026-08-28
Rs. 210.00/ kg
Prev: Rs. 220.00Spread: Rs. 50
Minimum: Rs. 180Average: Rs. 210Maximum: Rs. 250
2015
Rs. 70
2020
Rs. 100
2022 Peak
Rs. 360
RICEOfficial Historical Trajectory
Samba Rice(Rs. / kg)
Current Retail
Rs. 232 /kg
2015 Benchmark
Rs. 84
2022 Crisis Peak
Rs. 260
Change Since 2015
+176%
Price by Market: Samba Rice
Cross-market price disparities across major Dedicated Economic Centres in Sri Lanka
6 Observed Markets
🟢Cheapest Observed Market
Dambulla DEC
Rs. 224 /kg
Wholesale: Rs. 212
🔴Most Expensive Observed Market
Nuwara Eliya
Rs. 240 /kg
Wholesale: Rs. 225
Regional Spread Delta
Price Spread
Rs. 16 (7.1%)
Reflects transport, sorting & distribution costs
Retail Price by Dedicated Economic Centre (LKR / kg)
| Market | Retail Price | Wholesale Price | Diff from Lowest | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pettah Wholesale | Rs. 230.00 | Rs. 218.00 | +Rs. 6.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Dambulla DEC | Rs. 224.00 | Rs. 212.00 | Lowest Observed | 2026-08-28 |
| Kandy Central | Rs. 236.00 | Rs. 222.00 | +Rs. 12.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Meegoda DEC | Rs. 232.00 | Rs. 219.00 | +Rs. 8.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Thambuththegama DEC | Rs. 226.00 | Rs. 214.00 | +Rs. 2.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Nuwara Eliya | Rs. 240.00 | Rs. 225.00 | +Rs. 16.00 | 2026-08-28 |
🗺️Sri Lanka Dedicated Economic Centres Map
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9 Active Monitored Centres
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Source: HARTI Market Information Network
Wholesale
Pettah Wholesale & Retail Market
Colombo District • Western Province
04:00 - 18:00 SLST
● HARTI Daily Active
Observed Commodity Rates in This Centre30 commodities
Samba Rice
Wholesale: Rs. 218
Rs. 230
/kg
Nadu Rice
Wholesale: Rs. 208
Rs. 218
/kg
Keeri Samba Rice
Wholesale: Rs. 275
Rs. 295
/kg
Raw Red Rice (Kekulu)
Wholesale: Rs. 192
Rs. 205
/kg
Raw White Rice (Kekulu)
Wholesale: Rs. 195
Rs. 208
/kg
Basmati Rice (Imported/Local)
Wholesale: Rs. 385
Rs. 415
/kg
Red Lentils / Mysore Dhal
Wholesale: Rs. 278
Rs. 292
/kg
Green Gram (Mung Bean)
Wholesale: Rs. 570
Rs. 615
/kg
Wheat Flour
Wholesale: Rs. 162
Rs. 172
/kg
Carrot
Wholesale: Rs. 220
Rs. 280
/kg
Green Beans (Bonchi)
Wholesale: Rs. 260
Rs. 320
/kg
Cabbage
Wholesale: Rs. 110
Rs. 160
/kg
Tomato
Wholesale: Rs. 160
Rs. 220
/kg
Brinjal (Eggplant / Wambatu)
Wholesale: Rs. 200
Rs. 260
/kg
Green Chillies
Wholesale: Rs. 480
Rs. 580
/kg
Big Onion (Local / Dambulla)
Wholesale: Rs. 275
Rs. 310
/kg
Red Onion (Vedalan / Jaffna)
Wholesale: Rs. 360
Rs. 420
/kg
Potato (Nuwara Eliya Local)
Wholesale: Rs. 330
Rs. 380
/kg
Potato (Imported Pakistan/India)
Wholesale: Rs. 180
Rs. 205
/kg
Fresh Coconut (Large Nut)
Wholesale: Rs. 125
Rs. 145
/nut
Coconut Oil (Pure Unrefined/Refined)
Wholesale: Rs. 650
Rs. 710
/litre
Broiler Chicken (Fresh Whole/Curry Cut)
Wholesale: Rs. 1040
Rs. 1140
/kg
Kelawalla (Yellowfin Tuna)
Wholesale: Rs. 1600
Rs. 1850
/kg
Salaya (Sardinella)
Wholesale: Rs. 400
Rs. 480
/kg
Chicken Egg (White)
Wholesale: Rs. 31.5
Rs. 35.5
/piece
Full Cream Milk Powder (400g Packet)
Wholesale: Rs. 940
Rs. 980
/400g packet
White Sugar (Granulated)
Wholesale: Rs. 228
Rs. 240
/kg
Bread (Standard 450g Loaf)
Wholesale: Rs. 125
Rs. 140
/450g loaf
Banana (Ambul Kesel)
Wholesale: Rs. 135
Rs. 180
/kg
Papaw / Papaya
Wholesale: Rs. 160
Rs. 210
/kg
Illustrative Food Basket
Sri Lanka Basic Food Basket
LankaScope illustrative household food basket based on standard consumption.
Monthly Food Cost (2026)
Rs. 48,231
Estimated for selected household size
Weekly Food Cost
Rs. 11,139
~ Rs. 1,608 / day
At 2022 Crisis Peak
Rs. 73,530
In 2015: Rs. 18,121
Historical Monthly Basket Cost (Family of 4)LKR / Month
Configurable Food Basket Items (Per Person / Month)Adjust quantities to recalculate
Samba / Nadu Rice
Rs. 232 / kg
Rs. 8,352
17.3% of total
Qty (kg):
10
Red Lentils (Dhal)
Rs. 295 / kg
Rs. 2,124
4.4% of total
Qty (kg):
2
Fresh Coconuts
Rs. 145 / nuts
Rs. 6,264
13.0% of total
Qty (nuts):
12
Assorted Vegetables (Carrot, Beans, etc.)
Rs. 250 / kg
Rs. 5,400
11.2% of total
Qty (kg):
6
Big Onion
Rs. 310 / kg
Rs. 1,674
3.5% of total
Qty (kg):
1.5
Potatoes
Rs. 380 / kg
Rs. 2,736
5.7% of total
Qty (kg):
2
Chicken Eggs
Rs. 36 / pieces
Rs. 1,944
4.0% of total
Qty (pieces):
15
Broiler Chicken
Rs. 1150 / kg
Rs. 6,210
12.9% of total
Qty (kg):
1.5
Fish (Salaya / Fresh Fish)
Rs. 650 / kg
Rs. 4,680
9.7% of total
Qty (kg):
2
White Sugar
Rs. 245 / kg
Rs. 1,323
2.7% of total
Qty (kg):
1.5
Bread (450g loaves)
Rs. 140 / loaves
Rs. 2,016
4.2% of total
Qty (loaves):
4
Milk Powder (400g pack)
Rs. 990 / packet
Rs. 3,564
7.4% of total
Qty (packet):
1
Coconut / Edible Oil
Rs. 720 / litre
Rs. 1,944
4.0% of total
Qty (litre):
0.75
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DCS Official Statistics
Market Price vs Food Inflation
Understanding the difference between DCS official Food Inflation Index and nominal market rupee prices
NCPI Food Inflation vs. Non-Food Inflation YoY (%)DCS NCPI (2021=100)
Individual Market Price vs Official CPI Food Index
The Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) measures Food Inflation by weighting hundreds of items inside the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) and Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI). A drop in the inflation rate (e.g. from 95% down to 2%) does NOT mean food has returned to pre-2022 prices; it means prices are now rising at a much slower rate on top of the elevated post-crisis price plateau.
Wholesale vs Retail Pricing & The Marketing Margin
Dedicated Economic Centres (such as Dambulla and Pettah) report wholesale transactions where produce is traded by bags and sacks. Retail prices in neighbourhood grocery stores, supermarkets, and municipal markets include transport costs, wastage (typically 15-25% in perishables like tomatoes), rent, and retailer margins.
2020–2026 Economic Shocks
Major Food Price Events (2020–2026)
Documented policy shifts, exchange rate shocks, and structural factors driving Sri Lankan food prices
6 Documented Shocks
2021-04-27FERTILIZER BAN
2021Chemical Fertilizer & Agro-Chemical Import Ban
Overnight presidential gazette banning synthetic fertilizers caused Maha/Yala paddy yields to drop by 35-45% and tea output to plunge, leading to domestic food shortages in 2022.
Affected Commodities:Samba RiceNadu RiceCarrotGreen Beans (Bonchi)CabbageTomatoPotato (Nuwara Eliya Local)
Official Source:Ministry of Agriculture Gazette No. 2225/35 & CBSL Annual Report 2021
2022-03-08CURRENCY DEPRECIATION
2022LKR Devaluation & Currency Depreciation (USD/LKR 203 to 360+)
CBSL floated the rupee, which rapidly depreciated by over 80%. All imported food essentials, fuel, freight and packaging doubled in nominal rupee terms within weeks.
Affected Commodities:Red Lentils / Mysore DhalWheat FlourWhite Sugar (Granulated)Full Cream Milk Powder (400g Packet)Basmati Rice (Imported/Local)Potato (Imported Pakistan/India)Broiler Chicken (Fresh Whole/Curry Cut)
Official Source:CBSL Press Release & Exchange Rate Department
2022-06-15FUEL CRISIS
2022Fuel Shortages, QR Quota & Distribution Breakdown
Diesel and petrol scarcity crippled vegetable lorries travelling between Dambulla/Nuwara Eliya and Colombo, creating extreme wholesale-retail price spreads and wastage.
Affected Commodities:CarrotTomatoKelawalla (Yellowfin Tuna)Salaya (Sardinella)Chicken Egg (White)Broiler Chicken (Fresh Whole/Curry Cut)
Official Source:National Fuel Pass Logs & HARTI Weekly Bulletin June 2022
2022-09-30POLICY SHOCK
2022Food Inflation Peaks at Historic 94.9% (NCPI Food Group)
National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) food inflation recorded the highest ever level in modern Sri Lankan history, severely eroding household purchasing power.
Affected Commodities:Samba RiceRed Lentils / Mysore DhalChicken Egg (White)CarrotBroiler Chicken (Fresh Whole/Curry Cut)Wheat Flour
Official Source:Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) NCPI September 2022
2024-03-01TARIFF REDUCTION
2024Special Commodity Levy (SCL) Revisions on Sugar, Onions & Potatoes
Ministry of Finance rationalized SCL tariffs to curb import cartel markups and lower food shelf prices for consumers.
Affected Commodities:White Sugar (Granulated)Big Onion (Local / Dambulla)Potato (Imported Pakistan/India)Red Lentils / Mysore Dhal
Official Source:Ministry of Finance Extraordinary Gazette Notifications 2024
2025-01-15POLICY SHOCK
2025Targeted Fertilizer Subsidy & Maha Bumper Harvest
Re-introduction of cash subsidies for paddy fertilizer and weather recovery generated over 3.1 million MT of paddy, stabilizing rice prices in 2025–2026.
Affected Commodities:Samba RiceNadu RiceRaw Red Rice (Kekulu)Raw White Rice (Kekulu)Chicken Egg (White)
Official Source:Department of Agriculture & Paddy Marketing Board
Yearly Price Heatmap (2005–2026)
Color intensity is normalized relative to each commodity's own historical price span
Lowest
Peak
| Commodity | unit | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 | 2024 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samba Rice | kg | Rs. 42 | Rs. 68 | Rs. 84 | Rs. 105 | Rs. 245 | Rs. 228 | Rs. 232 |
| Nadu Rice | kg | Rs. 38 | Rs. 62 | Rs. 78 | Rs. 98 | Rs. 222 | Rs. 212 | Rs. 220 |
| Keeri Samba Rice | kg | Rs. 58 | Rs. 95 | Rs. 120 | Rs. 145 | Rs. 310 | Rs. 275 | Rs. 295 |
| Raw Red Rice (Kekulu) | kg | Rs. 35 | Rs. 55 | Rs. 72 | Rs. 90 | Rs. 208 | Rs. 200 | Rs. 205 |
| Raw White Rice (Kekulu) | kg | Rs. 36 | Rs. 56 | Rs. 74 | Rs. 92 | Rs. 212 | Rs. 202 | Rs. 208 |
| Basmati Rice (Imported/Local) | kg | Rs. 85 | Rs. 140 | Rs. 180 | Rs. 220 | Rs. 520 | Rs. 420 | Rs. 420 |
| Red Lentils / Mysore Dhal | kg | Rs. 62 | Rs. 110 | Rs. 145 | Rs. 165 | Rs. 520 | Rs. 315 | Rs. 295 |
| Green Gram (Mung Bean) | kg | Rs. 90 | Rs. 160 | Rs. 220 | Rs. 280 | Rs. 980 | Rs. 620 | Rs. 620 |
| Wheat Flour | kg | Rs. 28 | Rs. 60 | Rs. 88 | Rs. 95 | Rs. 340 | Rs. 175 | Rs. 175 |
| Carrot | kg | Rs. 45 | Rs. 75 | Rs. 110 | Rs. 160 | Rs. 650 | Rs. 380 | Rs. 280 |
| Green Beans (Bonchi) | kg | Rs. 48 | Rs. 80 | Rs. 120 | Rs. 180 | Rs. 620 | Rs. 320 | Rs. 320 |
| Cabbage | kg | Rs. 25 | Rs. 45 | Rs. 65 | Rs. 95 | Rs. 380 | Rs. 160 | Rs. 160 |
Data Standards & Lineage
Data Lineage & Methodology
Audit trails, verification rules, unit handling, and methodology guidelines
1. Official Primary Sources Only
Prices are sourced strictly from HARTI commodity bulletins, Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) weekly retail observations, and CBSL monthly reports. No unverified third-party scrapers are utilized.
2. Retail vs. Wholesale Separation
Dedicated Economic Centre wholesale transactions and suburban retail prices are stored in distinct data fields with clear marketing spread tags. Wholesale and retail series are never blended.
3. Raw Units & Missing Data
Raw units (kg, nut, 400g pack, litre) are strictly preserved without arbitrary conversion. When source observations are missing, fields remain explicitly labeled as 'Data unavailable'.
Official Source Document Registry & LineageAuditable Government Reports
HARTI Daily Food Commodities Bulletin
Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute (HARTI)
Bulletin: Daily Food Commodities Bulletin - Colombo & Regional Wholesale/Retail Markets
Table Ref: Table 1: Wholesale & Retail Prices of Rice, Pulses, Vegetables and Seafood
Published: 2026-08-28 • Retrieved: 2026-08-28
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HARTI Weekly Food Information Bulletin
Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute (HARTI)
Bulletin: Weekly Agricultural and Food Price Assessment - Vol 45 Issue 34
Table Ref: National Price Summary & Supply Situation in Major Dedicated Economic Centres
Published: 2026-08-25 • Retrieved: 2026-08-28
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DCS Weekly Retail Prices in Colombo District
Department of Census and Statistics (DCS)
Bulletin: Weekly Retail Prices of Selected Consumer Items in Colombo District
Table Ref: Table 1: Food Group Retail Price Observations
Published: 2026-08-22 • Retrieved: 2026-08-28
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CBSL Monthly Economic Indicators - Real Sector Prices
Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL)
Bulletin: CBSL Monthly Economic Indicators: Retail and Wholesale Food Prices
Table Ref: Table 14: Selected Food Commodity Price Trajectories
Published: 2026-07-31 • Retrieved: 2026-08-28
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