PUL-DHAL-01Imported Crimson Lentils (Australia/Canada)
Red Lentils / Mysore Dhal
Red Lentils / Mysore Dhal • මයිසූර් පරිප්පු • மைசூர் பருப்பு
Primary protein staple for Sri Lankan households, almost entirely imported and highly sensitive to global freight and FX.
Retail Price (Daily)
Rs. 295.00
/ kg
Updated:2026-08-28
Previous Price
Rs. 298.00
Daily Change
-1.01%
Wholesale Price
Rs. 278.00
Minimum / Maximum
285 - 315
2015 Price
Rs. 145
2022 Peak
Rs. 580
PULSESOfficial Historical Trajectory
Red Lentils / Mysore Dhal(Rs. / kg)
Current Retail
Rs. 295 /kg
2015 Benchmark
Rs. 145
2022 Crisis Peak
Rs. 580
Change Since 2015
+103%
What Did This Food Cost Before?
Select a benchmark historical year to compare with today's price
2015 Retail Price
Rs. 145.00
Historical Observation
Today (2026) Price
Rs. 295.00
Latest Verified
Absolute Increase
+Rs. 150.00
Per kg
Percentage Change
+103.4%
Since 2015
Month-by-Month Seasonality Pattern
Average price index across January to December based on 10-year historical data
Price by Market: Red Lentils / Mysore Dhal
Cross-market price disparities across major Dedicated Economic Centres in Sri Lanka
4 Observed Markets
🟢Cheapest Observed Market
Pettah Wholesale
Rs. 292 /kg
Wholesale: Rs. 278
🔴Most Expensive Observed Market
Kandy Central
Rs. 310 /kg
Wholesale: Rs. 290
Regional Spread Delta
Price Spread
Rs. 18 (6.2%)
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. 292.00 | Rs. 278.00 | Lowest Observed | 2026-08-28 |
| Dambulla DEC | Rs. 295.00 | Rs. 282.00 | +Rs. 3.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Kandy Central | Rs. 310.00 | Rs. 290.00 | +Rs. 18.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Meegoda DEC | Rs. 298.00 | Rs. 284.00 | +Rs. 6.00 | 2026-08-28 |
What happened to the price?
2022 Peak
Surged from Rs. 185 to nearly Rs. 580/kg due to severe dollar shortage and global commodity freight spikes.
Factor: FX devaluation & import crisis
2023 - 2026
Normalized down to Rs. 295/kg following reduction in special commodity levy and stabilization of USD/LKR.
Factor: Import duty adjustments & exchange rate stability