ESS-SUG-01Imported White Refined Sugar
White Sugar (Granulated)
White Sugar (Granulated) • සුදු සීනි • வெள்ளை சீனி
Bulk imported commodity essential for food processing, sweetmeats and daily household consumption.
Retail Price (Daily)
Rs. 245.00
/ kg
Updated:2026-08-28
Previous Price
Rs. 245.00
Daily Change
+0%
Wholesale Price
Rs. 228.00
Minimum / Maximum
235 - 255
2015 Price
Rs. 95
2022 Peak
Rs. 360
SUGAR_SPICESOfficial Historical Trajectory
White Sugar (Granulated)(Rs. / kg)
Current Retail
Rs. 245 /kg
2015 Benchmark
Rs. 95
2022 Crisis Peak
Rs. 360
Change Since 2015
+158%
What Did This Food Cost Before?
Select a benchmark historical year to compare with today's price
2015 Retail Price
Rs. 95.00
Historical Observation
Today (2026) Price
Rs. 245.00
Latest Verified
Absolute Increase
+Rs. 150.00
Per kg
Percentage Change
+157.9%
Since 2015
Month-by-Month Seasonality Pattern
Average price index across January to December based on 10-year historical data
Price by Market: White Sugar (Granulated)
Cross-market price disparities across major Dedicated Economic Centres in Sri Lanka
2 Observed Markets
🟢Cheapest Observed Market
Pettah Wholesale
Rs. 240 /kg
Wholesale: Rs. 228
🔴Most Expensive Observed Market
Kandy Central
Rs. 255 /kg
Wholesale: Rs. 236
Regional Spread Delta
Price Spread
Rs. 15 (6.3%)
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. 240.00 | Rs. 228.00 | Lowest Observed | 2026-08-28 |
| Kandy Central | Rs. 255.00 | Rs. 236.00 | +Rs. 15.00 | 2026-08-28 |
What happened to the price?
Tariff Scandals & SCL
Sugar prices have experienced historical policy shocks due to overnight SCL tariff revisions (from 25 cents to Rs. 50/kg) influencing trader margins.
Factor: Special Commodity Levy & global sugar futures