FRT-BAN-01Sour Banana (Ambul)
Banana (Ambul Kesel)
Banana (Ambul Kesel) • ඇඹුල් කෙසෙල් • அம்புல் வாழைப்பழம்
Most popular table banana in Sri Lanka, cultivated extensively in Embilipitiya, Kurunegala and Kandy.
Retail Price (Daily)
Rs. 180.00
/ kg
Updated:2026-08-28
Previous Price
Rs. 180.00
Daily Change
+0%
Wholesale Price
Rs. 135.00
Minimum / Maximum
150 - 210
2015 Price
Rs. 75
2022 Peak
Rs. 380
FRUITSOfficial Historical Trajectory
Banana (Ambul Kesel)(Rs. / kg)
Current Retail
Rs. 180 /kg
2015 Benchmark
Rs. 75
2022 Crisis Peak
Rs. 380
Change Since 2015
+140%
What Did This Food Cost Before?
Select a benchmark historical year to compare with today's price
2015 Retail Price
Rs. 75.00
Historical Observation
Today (2026) Price
Rs. 180.00
Latest Verified
Absolute Increase
+Rs. 105.00
Per kg
Percentage Change
+140.0%
Since 2015
Month-by-Month Seasonality Pattern
Average price index across January to December based on 10-year historical data
Price by Market: Banana (Ambul Kesel)
Cross-market price disparities across major Dedicated Economic Centres in Sri Lanka
3 Observed Markets
🟢Cheapest Observed Market
Dambulla DEC
Rs. 160 /kg
Wholesale: Rs. 115
🔴Most Expensive Observed Market
Kandy Central
Rs. 190 /kg
Wholesale: Rs. 145
Regional Spread Delta
Price Spread
Rs. 30 (18.8%)
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. 180.00 | Rs. 135.00 | +Rs. 20.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Dambulla DEC | Rs. 160.00 | Rs. 115.00 | Lowest Observed | 2026-08-28 |
| Kandy Central | Rs. 190.00 | Rs. 145.00 | +Rs. 30.00 | 2026-08-28 |
What happened to the price?
2022 Spike
Transport bottlenecks and fertilizer scarcity temporarily escalated banana prices to Rs. 380/kg.
Factor: Agricultural transport & yield reduction