FSH-TUNA-01Fresh Yellowfin Tuna
Kelawalla (Yellowfin Tuna)
Kelawalla (Yellowfin Tuna) • කෙලවල්ලා • கெலவல்லா (சூரை மீன்)
Prime marine fish tracked at Peliyagoda Central Fish Market and coastal fishing harbours.
Retail Price (Daily)
Rs. 1850.00
/ kg
Updated:2026-08-28
Previous Price
Rs. 1850.00
Daily Change
+0%
Wholesale Price
Rs. 1550.00
Minimum / Maximum
1650 - 2100
2015 Price
Rs. 750
2022 Peak
Rs. 2600
FISHOfficial Historical Trajectory
Kelawalla (Yellowfin Tuna)(Rs. / kg)
Current Retail
Rs. 1850 /kg
2015 Benchmark
Rs. 750
2022 Crisis Peak
Rs. 2600
Change Since 2015
+147%
What Did This Food Cost Before?
Select a benchmark historical year to compare with today's price
2015 Retail Price
Rs. 750.00
Historical Observation
Today (2026) Price
Rs. 1850.00
Latest Verified
Absolute Increase
+Rs. 1100.00
Per kg
Percentage Change
+146.7%
Since 2015
Month-by-Month Seasonality Pattern
Average price index across January to December based on 10-year historical data
Price by Market: Kelawalla (Yellowfin Tuna)
Cross-market price disparities across major Dedicated Economic Centres in Sri Lanka
3 Observed Markets
🟢Cheapest Observed Market
Peliyagoda Fish Market
Rs. 1780 /kg
Wholesale: Rs. 1550
🔴Most Expensive Observed Market
Kandy Market
Rs. 1950 /kg
Wholesale: Rs. 1680
Regional Spread Delta
Price Spread
Rs. 170 (9.6%)
Reflects transport, sorting & distribution costs
Retail Price by Dedicated Economic Centre (LKR / kg)
| Market | Retail Price | Wholesale Price | Diff from Lowest | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peliyagoda Fish Market | Rs. 1780.00 | Rs. 1550.00 | Lowest Observed | 2026-08-28 |
| Pettah Central | Rs. 1850.00 | Rs. 1600.00 | +Rs. 70.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Kandy Market | Rs. 1950.00 | Rs. 1680.00 | +Rs. 170.00 | 2026-08-28 |
What happened to the price?
Monsoon Sea Conditions
Southwest monsoon in May-July curtails deep-sea multi-day boat departures from Beruwala and Galle, elevating prices.
Factor: Marine weather & fuel costs for multi-day boats