Producer Prices in Sri Lanka decreased 1.09 percent in April of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides - Sri Lanka Producer Prices Change- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Overview This dataset contains historical weekly prices of vegetables and fruits across multiple market regions in Sri Lanka. It has been generated using estimated data structures based on available sources, considering weekly data over 5 years for 10 vegetables and 10 fruits across 5 markets.

The dataset can be used for:

• Analyzing price trends and demand fluctuations over time.
• Studying regional price variations across different markets.
• Understanding the seasonal impact on food prices.
• Supporting agriculture and supply chain research in Sri Lanka.

Data Sources & References This dataset structure was created based on data collection methodologies from the following sources:

• Sri Lanka Department of Census and Statistics

Provides weekly retail prices for various commodities across multiple markets. Available at: www.statistics.gov.lk

• World Bank’s Data Catalog: Sri Lanka Food Prices

Provides monthly price estimates by product and market (2007-2025). Available at: datacatalog.worldbank.org

• FAO’s Food Price Monitoring and Analysis Tool

Provides consumer price indices and producer price indices for food items. Available at: www.data.humdata.org

• Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research & Training Institute (HARTI)

Research on vegetable price trends and fluctuations. Report: www.harti.gov.lk

• Research Paper: "Analyzing the Influence of Various Factors for Vegetable Price using Data Mining"

Provides insights into price fluctuations and influencing factors. Available at: ResearchGate

• TheGlobalEconomy.com

Sri Lanka vegetable price index, comparison with world averages. Available at: www.theglobaleconomy.com

• Trading Economics

Provides Sri Lanka’s vegetable, fruit, and nut food preparation exports. Available at: www.tradingeconomics.com

Abstract

Food price inflation is an important metric to inform economic policy but traditional sources of consumer prices are often produced with delay during crises and only at an aggregate level. This may poorly reflect the actual price trends in rural or poverty-stricken areas, where large populations reside in fragile situations. This data set includes food price estimates and is intended to help gain insight in price developments beyond what can be formally measured by traditional methods. The estimates are generated using a machine-learning approach that imputes ongoing subnational price surveys, often with accuracy similar to direct measurement of prices. The data set provides new opportunities to investigate local price dynamics in areas where populations are sensitive to localized price shocks and where traditional data are not available.

        A dataset of monthly food price inflation estimates (aggregated for all food products available in the data) is also available for all countries covered by this modeling exercise.

Geographic coverage notes

The data cover the following sub-national areas: Eastern, North Central, Uva, Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Northern, North Western, Market Average

Sri Lanka Retail Price: Tomatoes data was reported at 122.350 LKR/kg in Aug 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 207.060 LKR/kg for Jul 2018. Sri Lanka Retail Price: Tomatoes data is updated monthly, averaging 48.070 LKR/kg from Jan 1984 (Median) to Aug 2018, with 416 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 221.100 LKR/kg in Feb 2015 and a record low of 6.600 LKR/kg in Sep 1985. Sri Lanka Retail Price: Tomatoes data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.P004: Retail Price: By Commodity.

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Abstract

The Colombo Consumers' Price Index (CCPI) which was introduced in 1952 by the Department of Census and Statistics and which is now published on the last working day of every month is the official index by which changes in price levels of consumer goods and services in Sri Lanka are measured. Since then the index has been used to date for very vital purposes as described below. It is used for multi-purpose functions such as :

                              for conversion of total current values of national income up to fixed values, 
                              policy making on monetary income and wages, 
                              payment of salaries and wages, 
                              providing social security facilities and analysis of economic and social activities. 

Thus the government mechanism and the non-government organizations use this index as the vital official measurement unit in the fields of financial, revenue, salaries, wages and socio-economic policy making.

Geographic coverage

All urban Divisions in Colombo District

Analysis unit

Commodities (in Retail outlets in Colombo City)

Universe

Retail commodity prices of the goods in Colombo MC and suburban areas

Kind of data

Observation data/ratings [obs]

Sampling procedure

The Weekly Test Purchases operation is not a sample survey. But the following points should be noted:-

From each market, about five outlets have been identified for this operation. Out of the five outlets three are visited by the enumeretors regularly. The selected three outlets in each market are usually visited in every price collection day of the week. The fourth & the fifth outlets will be kept as optional in case the regular outlets are not operational due to some reason.

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Research instrument

There are two types of questionnaires,

  01  A , B , C , D , E - Food Items

  02  Mis01,Mis02,Mis03,Mis04,Mis05,Mis06,Mis07,Mis08 - Non Food Items

General Instructions in filling Forms:

***Group I Form

Price quotations should be collected in few representative and fixed open market retail outlets or stalls in the main marketing area of the Town on morning (9 to 12) of Tuesdays 1st and 3rd week

This price schedule should be perfected and sent by post to the Director Prices and Wages Division in the same week.

***Group II Form

Price quotations required should be obtained once a month from the same outlets, which should be chosen from the selected establishments listed above.

If a particular item is not available in the selected retail outlet, Price quotations may be obtained from the other establishments, whose address should be given. If the item is not available at all in the town, the price of substitute item which resembles most closely the specified item should be priced and brand name, weight should be entered in the form. Brand name and weight of "other" item where it is priced should also be given.

***Group III Form

The item should be selected under specification which has been mentioned here. Two price quotations should be obtained quarterly from the same establishments as far as possible and prices should be collected from the same establishment in future too.

If a particular item is not available in the selected retail outlets, price quotations may be obtained from the reserve or other establishments whose address should be given. If the item is not available at all in the town, the price of a substitute item which resembles most closely the specified item should be entered in the form. Brand name and Weight of "Other" item where it is priced should also be given.

Where transactions take place in other than metric units, the weight of volume of the item priced should be carefully recorded in grams or milli-liters in the space provided.

When you complete item 4 in 1st page of schedule cross-out months except the price collection month.

***Producers' Prices Form

You are instructed to obtain the Producers' prices once a month from selected two main producing centers, and few other production centers are selected for all other agriculture production. The district officer can select the producing centers with the help of the field officer in the respective DS Division. The farm-gate price of every item should be completed in column 4,5,and 6 by the field officer and monthly average prices given in the pricing schedules should be recorded systematically in a price list or in the register maintained in your office.

The average price for three columns (4,5 and 6) should be computed and recorded in the 7th column. If there is noticeable change in average price of column 7 and 8 or if current available price in column 7 is not available. Please give your reasons in column 9. Livestock prices should be collected quarterly and for this purpose the second month of each quarter is more appropriate. (Feb, May, Aug, Nov)

You are advised to collect the prices during the second week of each month and the completed forms should be sent to the Director, Prices and Wages Division by post on or before the given date.

PRODUCERS' PRICE - This is at the farm-gate price or at village market price (pola) charged to customer/buyer. This value figures should include all duties and taxes which fall on products when they leave the farm-gate, but should exclude any subsidies received. This valuation should exclude any transport charges that may be invoiced to the purchaser or user.

Cleaning operations

Usually the prices collected should fall within a range accepted by the Prices and Wages Division staff. If by chance, an abnormally high or a low price have been recorded, that price item will be discarded and not taken for computation purposes.

In a rare situation where the prices of a commodity have not been recorded due to a problem in the market, then the previous day's recording will be assumed for the respective price collection round.

Sri Lanka Retail Price: Average: Colombo: Rice: Samba data was reported at 110.390 LKR/kg in Nov 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 111.510 LKR/kg for Oct 2018. Sri Lanka Retail Price: Average: Colombo: Rice: Samba data is updated monthly, averaging 71.560 LKR/kg from Jan 2004 (Median) to Nov 2018, with 179 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 112.270 LKR/kg in Aug 2018 and a record low of 34.480 LKR/kg in Mar 2004. Sri Lanka Retail Price: Average: Colombo: Rice: Samba data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Census and Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.P007: Retail Price: By Commodity: Colombo City (Period Average).

Sri Lanka Retail Price: Potatoes data was reported at 82.250 LKR/kg in Feb 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 87.400 LKR/kg for Jan 2018. Sri Lanka Retail Price: Potatoes data is updated monthly, averaging 54.740 LKR/kg from Jan 1984 (Median) to Feb 2018, with 410 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 116.720 LKR/kg in Sep 2017 and a record low of 11.530 LKR/kg in Oct 1985. Sri Lanka Retail Price: Potatoes data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.P004: Retail Price: By Commodity.

Consumer price index of Sri Lanka fell by 0.43% from 308.3 index in 2023 to 307.0 index in 2024. Since the 49.72% jump in 2022, consumer price index soared by 16.04% in 2024. Consumer price index reflects changes in the cost to the average consumer of acquiring a basket of goods and services that may be fixed or changed at specified intervals, such as yearly. The Laspeyres formula is generally used.

Inflation Rate in Sri Lanka decreased by 0.60 percent in June from -0.70 percent in May of 2025. This dataset provides - Sri Lanka Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Producer Prices in Sri Lanka increased to 238.30 points in April from 237.30 points in March of 2025. This dataset provides - Sri Lanka Producer Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Sri Lankan paper articles market contracted modestly to $22M in 2024, dropping by -2.3% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $28M. From 2023 to 2024, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

In 2024, the Sri Lankan register book market decreased by -2.1% to $22M, falling for the third year in a row after four years of growth. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, consumption decreased by -16.4% against 2021 indices.

Core Consumer Prices in Sri Lanka increased to 194.80 points in June from 194.20 points in May of 2025. This dataset provides - Sri Lanka Core Consumer Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Key information about Sri Lanka Producer Price Index Growth

• Sri Lanka Producer Price Index (PPI) dropped -3.6 % YoY in Jan 2025, compared with a drop of 2.1 % YoY in the previous month.
• Sri Lanka Producer Price Index data is updated monthly, available from Jan 2015 to Jan 2025, with an average change of 5.4 % YoY.
• The data reached an all-time high of 105.2 % YoY in Aug 2022 and a record low of -7.3 % YoY in Sep 2023.

The Sri Lankan grain market fell to $4.7B in 2024, which is down by -7.1% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, consumption increased by +13.5% against 2022 indices.

The Sri Lankan chicken table egg market declined to $295M in 2024, with a decrease of -2.9% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2012 to 2024; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Chicken table egg consumption peaked at $310M in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2024, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The Sri Lankan miscellaneous ferro-alloys market dropped dramatically to $47K in 2024, with a decrease of -89.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded resilient growth. Miscellaneous ferro-alloys consumption peaked at $528K in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sri Lanka Retail Price: Coconut data was reported at 55.010 LKR/Nut in Aug 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 62.830 LKR/Nut for Jul 2018. Sri Lanka Retail Price: Coconut data is updated monthly, averaging 10.620 LKR/Nut from Jan 1984 (Median) to Aug 2018, with 416 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 78.590 LKR/Nut in Dec 2017 and a record low of 1.200 LKR/Nut in Jul 1986. Sri Lanka Retail Price: Coconut data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.P004: Retail Price: By Commodity.

Import Prices in Sri Lanka increased to 273.65 points in May from 229.54 points in April of 2025. This dataset provides - Sri Lanka Import Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.