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🌾 Farm gate price · DEA weekly report · week of 29 September 2026 · per kg
In the Department of Export Agriculture (DEA) report for the week of 29 September 2026, Sri Lankan black pepper (GR-1 black pepper) averaged Rs. 1,999 per kg at the farm gate across Sri Lanka (≈ US$ 6.04/kg), highest Rs. 2,100. That is up from Rs. 1,988 in the previous DEA report (week of 15 September 2026) (▲ +0.6%). A year earlier (30 September 2025) it was Rs. 2,016.
| Grade | LKR / kg | ≈ US$ / kg | Highest LKR | vs prev. report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GR-1 black pepper the top black pepper grade — dense, clean berries | Rs. 1,999 | US$ 6.04 | 2,100 | ▲ +0.6% |
| GR-2 black pepper the second black pepper grade | Rs. 1,890 | US$ 5.71 | 2,000 | ▼ -2.6% |
| White pepper pepper with the outer skin removed | Rs. 2,909 | US$ 8.80 | 3,200 | ▼ -1.4% |
US$ prices use the Central Bank of Sri Lanka indicative USD/LKR spot rate of Rs. 330.79 (29 September 2026), for reference only. Farm gate prices — not export (FOB) or retail prices.
Highest since 2023: Rs. 2,120 (29 April 2025) · lowest Rs. 1,322 (14 March 2023) · a year ago: Rs. 2,016
| District | LKR / kg | ≈ US$ / kg |
|---|---|---|
| Ratnapura | Rs. 2,080 | US$ 6.29 |
| Monaragala | Rs. 2,076 | US$ 6.28 |
| Hambantota | Rs. 2,046 | US$ 6.19 |
| Nuwara Eliya | Rs. 2,043 | US$ 6.18 |
| Kurunegala | Rs. 2,033 | US$ 6.15 |
| Matale | Rs. 2,020 | US$ 6.11 |
| Badulla | Rs. 2,018 | US$ 6.10 |
| Matara | Rs. 2,011 | US$ 6.08 |
| Kegalle | Rs. 2,000 | US$ 6.05 |
| Gampaha | Rs. 2,000 | US$ 6.05 |
| Galle | Rs. 1,965 | US$ 5.94 |
| Kandy | Rs. 1,950 | US$ 5.89 |
| Kalutara | Rs. 1,900 | US$ 5.74 |
| Colombo | Rs. 1,850 | US$ 5.59 |
DEA reports Sri Lankan black pepper in two grades. GR-1 is the higher grade (heavier, denser, cleaner berries); GR-2 is the next grade. White pepper is made by removing the outer skin, so it sells for more per kg.
Export buyers often also specify bulk density (for example 550 g/L) and moisture. Our spice price guide explains these terms.
For the week of 29 September 2026, GR-1 black pepper averaged Rs. 1,999 per kg at the farm gate in Sri Lanka (about US$ 6.04 per kg), according to the Department of Export Agriculture.
No. These are farm gate prices — what growers receive. Export (FOB) prices are higher because they include processing, grading, cleaning, fumigation, packing, transport and the exporter's margin.
GR-1 black pepper national average: highest Rs. 2,120 (29 April 2025), lowest Rs. 1,322 (14 March 2023).
US$ prices use the Central Bank of Sri Lanka indicative USD/LKR spot rate of Rs. 330.79 (29 September 2026), for reference only.
From the Department of Export Agriculture (DEA), Sri Lanka, weekly producers' (farm gate) price report. This page updates automatically when DEA publishes a new week. TopGoviya.lk is independent and does not buy or sell spices.
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