FSH-SAL-02Fresh Sardines
Salaya (Sardinella)
Salaya (Sardinella) • සාලයා • சாலை மீன்
Affordable everyday small fish variety widely consumed by working-class families across Sri Lanka.
Retail Price (Daily)
Rs. 480.00
/ kg
Updated:2026-08-28
Previous Price
Rs. 500.00
Daily Change
-4%
Wholesale Price
Rs. 380.00
Minimum / Maximum
420 - 550
2015 Price
Rs. 180
2022 Peak
Rs. 750
FISHOfficial Historical Trajectory
Salaya (Sardinella)(Rs. / kg)
Current Retail
Rs. 480 /kg
2015 Benchmark
Rs. 180
2022 Crisis Peak
Rs. 750
Change Since 2015
+167%
What Did This Food Cost Before?
Select a benchmark historical year to compare with today's price
2015 Retail Price
Rs. 180.00
Historical Observation
Today (2026) Price
Rs. 480.00
Latest Verified
Absolute Increase
+Rs. 300.00
Per kg
Percentage Change
+166.7%
Since 2015
Month-by-Month Seasonality Pattern
Average price index across January to December based on 10-year historical data
Price by Market: Salaya (Sardinella)
Cross-market price disparities across major Dedicated Economic Centres in Sri Lanka
3 Observed Markets
🟢Cheapest Observed Market
Peliyagoda Fish Market
Rs. 440 /kg
Wholesale: Rs. 380
🔴Most Expensive Observed Market
Kandy Market
Rs. 520 /kg
Wholesale: Rs. 430
Regional Spread Delta
Price Spread
Rs. 80 (18.2%)
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. 440.00 | Rs. 380.00 | Lowest Observed | 2026-08-28 |
| Pettah Central | Rs. 480.00 | Rs. 400.00 | +Rs. 40.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Kandy Market | Rs. 520.00 | Rs. 430.00 | +Rs. 80.00 | 2026-08-28 |
What happened to the price?
Coastal Catches
Good near-shore coastal harvests in Negombo, Chilaw and Kalpitiya kept Salaya below Rs. 500/kg in late 2026.
Factor: Coastal artisanal fishery output