Sri Lanka’s Market Snapshot: Daily Price Report Reveals Mixed Trends on 11 September 2026

Colombo, Sri Lanka – 11 September 2026 – The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) today released its daily price report, offering a comprehensive overview of wholesale and retail price developments across key markets. The report for 11 September 2026 indicates a mixed bag of fluctuations in essential food commodities, with some vegetables and fish experiencing price hikes while others saw declines, driven largely by supply dynamics from various production regions.

Vegetable Market Sees Notable Shifts

Consumers purchasing vegetables observed distinct price movements. Beans prices registered an increase in both Pettah and Dambulla markets compared to yesterday. Retail prices for beans in Pettah moved from Rs. 450.00 to Rs. 500.00 per kg, and in Dambulla, from Rs. 355.00 to Rs. 455.00, attributed to limited supply from Welimada and Nuwara Eliya areas.

Conversely, Carrot prices saw a decline in the Dambulla market, dropping from Rs. 215.00 to Rs. 175.00 per kg, due to a favourable supply from the Nuwara Eliya area. Cabbage prices in Dambulla, however, increased from Rs. 235.00 to Rs. 255.00 per kg, impacted by limited supply from the Puttalam area.

Brinjal recorded a price decline in Dambulla (Rs. 450.00 to Rs. 400.00 per kg), benefiting from favourable supply from Sigiriya and Galewela. Green Chilli saw an increase in both Pettah and Dambulla markets (Pettah: Rs. 350.00 to Rs. 450.00; Dambulla: Rs. 320.00 to Rs. 340.00 per kg), primarily due to limited supply from Jaffna and Sigiriya areas.

Fish Prices Reflect Supply Constraints

The fish market in Negombo experienced upward price adjustments for several varieties. Salaya prices increased from Rs. 480.00 to Rs. 520.00 per kg, a change attributed to limited supply from the Northern coastal area. Similarly, Linna saw an increase from Rs. 720.00 to Rs. 760.00 per kg in the Negombo market, with supply constraints noted from the Southern coastal area.

Other fish varieties such as Kelawalla, Thalapath, Balaya, Paraw, and Hurulla showed various wholesale and retail movements across Peliyagoda and Negombo markets, with some prices remaining stable while others adjusted based on local availability.

Stability and Minor Fluctuations in Other Commodities

The report also detailed prices for other essential commodities:

• Onions: Local Red Onion prices increased slightly in both Pettah and Dambulla, while imported Red Onion also saw an uptick. Big Onion (Local and Imported) remained relatively stable or experienced minor changes.
• Potatoes: Local Potato prices held steady in Pettah but saw an increase in Dambulla. Imported Potato prices showed minor fluctuations.
• Dried Chilli (Imp): Prices saw a slight increase in Dambulla retail, remaining largely stable elsewhere.
• Coconut: The average price per nut remained stable in Pettah, Dambulla, and Narahenpita.
• Other Essentials: Coconut oil, Red Dhal, Sugar (White), and Eggs generally maintained stable price points across the reported markets.

Rice and Fruits: Steady amidst Market Dynamics

Rice varieties displayed relative stability in wholesale and retail prices. Samba, Nadu, and Kekulu (White & Red) rice maintained consistent pricing across Marandagahamula, Dambulla, Pettah, and Narahenpita markets. Imported Ponni Samba also remained stable.

In the fruit segment, Banana (Sour) and Papaw prices remained steady or saw minor increases in retail. Pineapple experienced a slight increase in Dambulla retail. Imported fruits like Apple and Orange maintained their yesterday’s prices.

The daily price report serves as a crucial indicator for market participants and consumers, reflecting the immediate impact of supply chain factors, seasonal availability, and regional agricultural output on commodity prices nationwide.

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