POT-IMP-02Imported Table Potato
Potato (Imported Pakistan/India)
Potato (Imported Pakistan/India) • ආනයනික අල • இறக்குமதி உருளைக்கிழங்கு
Imported table potato providing price relief during local off-season.
Retail Price (Daily)
Rs. 210.00
/ kg
Updated:2026-08-28
Previous Price
Rs. 210.00
Daily Change
+0%
Wholesale Price
Rs. 180.00
Minimum / Maximum
195 - 225
2015 Price
Rs. 95
2022 Peak
Rs. 380
POTATOOfficial Historical Trajectory
Potato (Imported Pakistan/India)(Rs. / kg)
Current Retail
Rs. 210 /kg
2015 Benchmark
Rs. 95
2022 Crisis Peak
Rs. 380
Change Since 2015
+121%
What Did This Food Cost Before?
Select a benchmark historical year to compare with today's price
2015 Retail Price
Rs. 95.00
Historical Observation
Today (2026) Price
Rs. 210.00
Latest Verified
Absolute Increase
+Rs. 115.00
Per kg
Percentage Change
+121.1%
Since 2015
Month-by-Month Seasonality Pattern
Average price index across January to December based on 10-year historical data
Price by Market: Potato (Imported Pakistan/India)
Cross-market price disparities across major Dedicated Economic Centres in Sri Lanka
2 Observed Markets
🟢Cheapest Observed Market
Pettah Wholesale
Rs. 205 /kg
Wholesale: Rs. 180
🔴Most Expensive Observed Market
Kandy Central
Rs. 220 /kg
Wholesale: Rs. 190
Regional Spread Delta
Price Spread
Rs. 15 (7.3%)
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. 205.00 | Rs. 180.00 | Lowest Observed | 2026-08-28 |
| Kandy Central | Rs. 220.00 | Rs. 190.00 | +Rs. 15.00 | 2026-08-28 |
What happened to the price?
Tariff Protection
Imported potato SCL tariff is adjusted seasonally between Rs. 30 - Rs. 60/kg to safeguard Nuwara Eliya farmers.
Factor: Special Commodity Levy variations