RIC-RRED-04Red Kekulu
Raw Red Rice (Kekulu)
Raw Red Rice (Kekulu) • කැකුළු රතු සහල් • சிவப்பு பச்சை அரிசி
Nutritious unpolished red grain rice staple common in southern and western Sri Lanka.
Retail Price (Daily)
Rs. 205.00
/ kg
Updated:2026-08-28
Previous Price
Rs. 205.00
Daily Change
+0%
Wholesale Price
Rs. 192.00
Minimum / Maximum
195 - 215
2015 Price
Rs. 72
2022 Peak
Rs. 215
RICEOfficial Historical Trajectory
Raw Red Rice (Kekulu)(Rs. / kg)
Current Retail
Rs. 205 /kg
2015 Benchmark
Rs. 72
2022 Crisis Peak
Rs. 215
Change Since 2015
+185%
What Did This Food Cost Before?
Select a benchmark historical year to compare with today's price
2015 Retail Price
Rs. 72.00
Historical Observation
Today (2026) Price
Rs. 205.00
Latest Verified
Absolute Increase
+Rs. 133.00
Per kg
Percentage Change
+184.7%
Since 2015
Month-by-Month Seasonality Pattern
Average price index across January to December based on 10-year historical data
Price by Market: Raw Red Rice (Kekulu)
Cross-market price disparities across major Dedicated Economic Centres in Sri Lanka
4 Observed Markets
🟢Cheapest Observed Market
Dambulla DEC
Rs. 198 /kg
Wholesale: Rs. 186
🔴Most Expensive Observed Market
Kandy Central
Rs. 210 /kg
Wholesale: Rs. 196
Regional Spread Delta
Price Spread
Rs. 12 (6.1%)
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. 192.00 | +Rs. 7.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Dambulla DEC | Rs. 198.00 | Rs. 186.00 | Lowest Observed | 2026-08-28 |
| Kandy Central | Rs. 210.00 | Rs. 196.00 | +Rs. 12.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Meegoda DEC | Rs. 204.00 | Rs. 192.00 | +Rs. 6.00 | 2026-08-28 |
What happened to the price?
2022 - 2026
Red Kekulu has maintained relative price stability due to robust Southern province paddy output.
Factor: Southern & Eastern regional supply