VEG-TOM-04Local Ripe Table Tomato
Tomato
Tomato • තක්කාලි • தக்காளி
Highly perishable culinary staple produced in Sooriyawewa, Dambulla, Hanguranketha and Welimada.
Retail Price (Daily)
Rs. 220.00
/ kg
Updated:2026-08-28
Previous Price
Rs. 240.00
Daily Change
-8.33%
Wholesale Price
Rs. 160.00
Minimum / Maximum
180 - 260
2015 Price
Rs. 95
2022 Peak
Rs. 600
VEGETABLESOfficial Historical Trajectory
Tomato(Rs. / kg)
Current Retail
Rs. 220 /kg
2015 Benchmark
Rs. 95
2022 Crisis Peak
Rs. 600
Change Since 2015
+132%
What Did This Food Cost Before?
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2015 Retail Price
Rs. 95.00
Historical Observation
Today (2026) Price
Rs. 220.00
Latest Verified
Absolute Increase
+Rs. 125.00
Per kg
Percentage Change
+131.6%
Since 2015
Month-by-Month Seasonality Pattern
Average price index across January to December based on 10-year historical data
Price by Market: Tomato
Cross-market price disparities across major Dedicated Economic Centres in Sri Lanka
3 Observed Markets
🟢Cheapest Observed Market
Dambulla DEC
Rs. 180 /kg
Wholesale: Rs. 120
🔴Most Expensive Observed Market
Kandy Central
Rs. 230 /kg
Wholesale: Rs. 170
Regional Spread Delta
Price Spread
Rs. 50 (27.8%)
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. 220.00 | Rs. 160.00 | +Rs. 40.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Dambulla DEC | Rs. 180.00 | Rs. 120.00 | Lowest Observed | 2026-08-28 |
| Kandy Central | Rs. 230.00 | Rs. 170.00 | +Rs. 50.00 | 2026-08-28 |
What happened to the price?
Short-term Volatility
Tomato prices exhibit the highest short-term volatility in Sri Lankan vegetable markets due to its short 3-4 day shelf life and rapid harvest cycles.
Factor: Perishability and transport speed