FRT-PAP-02Red Lady Papaya
Papaw / Papaya
Papaw / Papaya • පැපොල් • பப்பாளி
Widely consumed tropical fruit cultivated in Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Kurunegala.
Retail Price (Daily)
Rs. 210.00
/ kg
Updated:2026-08-28
Previous Price
Rs. 220.00
Daily Change
-4.55%
Wholesale Price
Rs. 160.00
Minimum / Maximum
180 - 250
2015 Price
Rs. 70
2022 Peak
Rs. 360
FRUITSOfficial Historical Trajectory
Papaw / Papaya(Rs. / kg)
Current Retail
Rs. 210 /kg
2015 Benchmark
Rs. 70
2022 Crisis Peak
Rs. 360
Change Since 2015
+200%
What Did This Food Cost Before?
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2015 Retail Price
Rs. 70.00
Historical Observation
Today (2026) Price
Rs. 210.00
Latest Verified
Absolute Increase
+Rs. 140.00
Per kg
Percentage Change
+200.0%
Since 2015
Month-by-Month Seasonality Pattern
Average price index across January to December based on 10-year historical data
Price by Market: Papaw / Papaya
Cross-market price disparities across major Dedicated Economic Centres in Sri Lanka
2 Observed Markets
🟢Cheapest Observed Market
Dambulla DEC
Rs. 180 /kg
Wholesale: Rs. 130
🔴Most Expensive Observed Market
Pettah Wholesale
Rs. 210 /kg
Wholesale: Rs. 160
Regional Spread Delta
Price Spread
Rs. 30 (16.7%)
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. 210.00 | Rs. 160.00 | +Rs. 30.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Dambulla DEC | Rs. 180.00 | Rs. 130.00 | Lowest Observed | 2026-08-28 |
What happened to the price?
Harvest Cycles
Irrigated Red Lady varieties provide steady year-round supply across major economic centres.
Factor: Commercial hybrid adoption