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Keeri Samba Rice
Keeri Samba Rice • කීරි සම්බා සහල් • கீரி சம்பா அரிசி
High-end short grain aromatic rice favoured for ceremonial meals and dining in Sri Lanka.
Retail Price (Daily)
Rs. 295.00
/ kg
Updated:2026-08-28
Previous Price
Rs. 290.00
Daily Change
+1.72%
Wholesale Price
Rs. 275.00
Minimum / Maximum
280 - 320
2015 Price
Rs. 120
2022 Peak
Rs. 340
RICEOfficial Historical Trajectory
Keeri Samba Rice(Rs. / kg)
Current Retail
Rs. 295 /kg
2015 Benchmark
Rs. 120
2022 Crisis Peak
Rs. 340
Change Since 2015
+146%
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. 295.00
Latest Verified
Absolute Increase
+Rs. 175.00
Per kg
Percentage Change
+145.8%
Since 2015
Month-by-Month Seasonality Pattern
Average price index across January to December based on 10-year historical data
Price by Market: Keeri Samba Rice
Cross-market price disparities across major Dedicated Economic Centres in Sri Lanka
4 Observed Markets
🟢Cheapest Observed Market
Dambulla DEC
Rs. 285 /kg
Wholesale: Rs. 268
🔴Most Expensive Observed Market
Kandy Central
Rs. 305 /kg
Wholesale: Rs. 282
Regional Spread Delta
Price Spread
Rs. 20 (7.0%)
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. 295.00 | Rs. 275.00 | +Rs. 10.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Dambulla DEC | Rs. 285.00 | Rs. 268.00 | Lowest Observed | 2026-08-28 |
| Kandy Central | Rs. 305.00 | Rs. 282.00 | +Rs. 20.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Meegoda DEC | Rs. 298.00 | Rs. 278.00 | +Rs. 13.00 | 2026-08-28 |
What happened to the price?
2022 Crisis
Experienced sharp supply constraints with prices touching Rs. 340/kg in Colombo supermarkets.
Factor: Premium demand vs milling shortages
2025 - 2026
Continues to command a 25-30% premium over ordinary white samba.
Factor: Cultivation yield disparity