RIC-RWHT-05White Kekulu
Raw White Rice (Kekulu)
Raw White Rice (Kekulu) • කැකුළු සුදු සහල් • வெள்ளை பச்சை அரிசி
Staple white raw rice variety widely consumed across Sri Lanka.
Retail Price (Daily)
Rs. 208.00
/ kg
Updated:2026-08-28
Previous Price
Rs. 208.00
Daily Change
+0%
Wholesale Price
Rs. 195.00
Minimum / Maximum
200 - 218
2015 Price
Rs. 74
2022 Peak
Rs. 220
RICEOfficial Historical Trajectory
Raw White Rice (Kekulu)(Rs. / kg)
Current Retail
Rs. 208 /kg
2015 Benchmark
Rs. 74
2022 Crisis Peak
Rs. 220
Change Since 2015
+181%
What Did This Food Cost Before?
Select a benchmark historical year to compare with today's price
2015 Retail Price
Rs. 74.00
Historical Observation
Today (2026) Price
Rs. 208.00
Latest Verified
Absolute Increase
+Rs. 134.00
Per kg
Percentage Change
+181.1%
Since 2015
Month-by-Month Seasonality Pattern
Average price index across January to December based on 10-year historical data
Price by Market: Raw White Rice (Kekulu)
Cross-market price disparities across major Dedicated Economic Centres in Sri Lanka
4 Observed Markets
🟢Cheapest Observed Market
Dambulla DEC
Rs. 200 /kg
Wholesale: Rs. 188
🔴Most Expensive Observed Market
Kandy Central
Rs. 214 /kg
Wholesale: Rs. 198
Regional Spread Delta
Price Spread
Rs. 14 (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. 208.00 | Rs. 195.00 | +Rs. 8.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Dambulla DEC | Rs. 200.00 | Rs. 188.00 | Lowest Observed | 2026-08-28 |
| Kandy Central | Rs. 214.00 | Rs. 198.00 | +Rs. 14.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Meegoda DEC | Rs. 206.00 | Rs. 194.00 | +Rs. 6.00 | 2026-08-28 |
What happened to the price?
2022 - 2026
White kekulu prices track closely with Red kekulu and remain a critical consumer staple.
Factor: Domestic milling supply