VEG-BRN-05Purple Long / Round Brinjal
Brinjal (Eggplant / Wambatu)
Brinjal (Eggplant / Wambatu) • වම්බටු • கத்தரிக்காய்
Widely cultivated lowcountry vegetable across Anuradhapura, Matale and Kurunegala.
Retail Price (Daily)
Rs. 260.00
/ kg
Updated:2026-08-28
Previous Price
Rs. 260.00
Daily Change
+0%
Wholesale Price
Rs. 200.00
Minimum / Maximum
220 - 300
2015 Price
Rs. 105
2022 Peak
Rs. 550
VEGETABLESOfficial Historical Trajectory
Brinjal (Eggplant / Wambatu)(Rs. / kg)
Current Retail
Rs. 260 /kg
2015 Benchmark
Rs. 105
2022 Crisis Peak
Rs. 550
Change Since 2015
+148%
What Did This Food Cost Before?
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2015 Retail Price
Rs. 105.00
Historical Observation
Today (2026) Price
Rs. 260.00
Latest Verified
Absolute Increase
+Rs. 155.00
Per kg
Percentage Change
+147.6%
Since 2015
Month-by-Month Seasonality Pattern
Average price index across January to December based on 10-year historical data
Price by Market: Brinjal (Eggplant / Wambatu)
Cross-market price disparities across major Dedicated Economic Centres in Sri Lanka
2 Observed Markets
🟢Cheapest Observed Market
Dambulla DEC
Rs. 230 /kg
Wholesale: Rs. 170
🔴Most Expensive Observed Market
Pettah Wholesale
Rs. 260 /kg
Wholesale: Rs. 200
Regional Spread Delta
Price Spread
Rs. 30 (13.0%)
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. 260.00 | Rs. 200.00 | +Rs. 30.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Dambulla DEC | Rs. 230.00 | Rs. 170.00 | Lowest Observed | 2026-08-28 |
What happened to the price?
Cultivation Area
Dry zone harvesting in Dambulla and Mahaweli H system ensures dependable supplies during the dry season.
Factor: Dry zone irrigation output