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Sri Lanka

WFP Sri Lanka - Market Monitor - April 2025

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KEY HIGHLIGHTS

  • Paddy production for the 2024/2025 Maha season is estimated at 2.61 million metric tons, based on the sown extent reported by the end of January 2025. This represents a 4.2% decline compared to the previous Maha season.
  • Retail prices of all major rice varieties have declined, except imported Nadu and raw white rice, which recorded slight increases.
  • Most vegetable varieties experienced a rise in retail prices, reflecting seasonal and market dynamics.
  • In contrast, prices of fish and chicken showed a declining trend, while egg prices increased during the same period.
  • The price of coconuts continued to rise, recording a further increase compared to previous months.