RIC-BAS-06Imported Long Grain
Basmati Rice (Imported/Local)
Basmati Rice (Imported/Local) • බාස්මතී සහල් • பாசுமதி அரிசி
Long grain fragrant rice largely imported from Pakistan and India, tracked for luxury food indicators.
Retail Price (Daily)
Rs. 420.00
/ kg
Updated:2026-08-28
Previous Price
Rs. 420.00
Daily Change
+0%
Wholesale Price
Rs. 385.00
Minimum / Maximum
390 - 460
2015 Price
Rs. 180
2022 Peak
Rs. 550
RICEOfficial Historical Trajectory
Basmati Rice (Imported/Local)(Rs. / kg)
Current Retail
Rs. 420 /kg
2015 Benchmark
Rs. 180
2022 Crisis Peak
Rs. 550
Change Since 2015
+133%
What Did This Food Cost Before?
Select a benchmark historical year to compare with today's price
2015 Retail Price
Rs. 180.00
Historical Observation
Today (2026) Price
Rs. 420.00
Latest Verified
Absolute Increase
+Rs. 240.00
Per kg
Percentage Change
+133.3%
Since 2015
Month-by-Month Seasonality Pattern
Average price index across January to December based on 10-year historical data
Price by Market: Basmati Rice (Imported/Local)
Cross-market price disparities across major Dedicated Economic Centres in Sri Lanka
2 Observed Markets
🟢Cheapest Observed Market
Pettah Wholesale
Rs. 415 /kg
Wholesale: Rs. 385
🔴Most Expensive Observed Market
Kandy Central
Rs. 435 /kg
Wholesale: Rs. 395
Regional Spread Delta
Price Spread
Rs. 20 (4.8%)
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. 415.00 | Rs. 385.00 | Lowest Observed | 2026-08-28 |
| Kandy Central | Rs. 435.00 | Rs. 395.00 | +Rs. 20.00 | 2026-08-28 |
What happened to the price?
2022 Crisis
Import restrictions and currency collapse drove Basmati to over Rs. 550/kg in Colombo.
Factor: Foreign exchange & import tariffs