VEG-BN-02Bush Beans / Pole Beans
Green Beans (Bonchi)
Green Beans (Bonchi) • බෝංචි • போஞ்சி
High-demand vegetable cultivated in Nuwara Eliya, Badulla and Matale.
Retail Price (Daily)
Rs. 320.00
/ kg
Updated:2026-08-28
Previous Price
Rs. 340.00
Daily Change
-5.88%
Wholesale Price
Rs. 260.00
Minimum / Maximum
280 - 380
2015 Price
Rs. 120
2022 Peak
Rs. 750
VEGETABLESOfficial Historical Trajectory
Green Beans (Bonchi)(Rs. / kg)
Current Retail
Rs. 320 /kg
2015 Benchmark
Rs. 120
2022 Crisis Peak
Rs. 750
Change Since 2015
+167%
What Did This Food Cost Before?
Select a benchmark historical year to compare with today's price
2015 Retail Price
Rs. 120.00
Historical Observation
Today (2026) Price
Rs. 320.00
Latest Verified
Absolute Increase
+Rs. 200.00
Per kg
Percentage Change
+166.7%
Since 2015
Month-by-Month Seasonality Pattern
Average price index across January to December based on 10-year historical data
Price by Market: Green Beans (Bonchi)
Cross-market price disparities across major Dedicated Economic Centres in Sri Lanka
4 Observed Markets
🟢Cheapest Observed Market
Nuwara Eliya DEC
Rs. 280 /kg
Wholesale: Rs. 220
🔴Most Expensive Observed Market
Kandy Central
Rs. 330 /kg
Wholesale: Rs. 270
Regional Spread Delta
Price Spread
Rs. 50 (17.9%)
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. 320.00 | Rs. 260.00 | +Rs. 40.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Nuwara Eliya DEC | Rs. 280.00 | Rs. 220.00 | Lowest Observed | 2026-08-28 |
| Dambulla DEC | Rs. 300.00 | Rs. 240.00 | +Rs. 20.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Kandy Central | Rs. 330.00 | Rs. 270.00 | +Rs. 50.00 | 2026-08-28 |
What happened to the price?
Seasonal Trend
Prices peak in December/January due to festive demand and inter-monsoon rains, then drop during March-June harvest.
Factor: Seasonal weather & crop cycles