Turmeric Prices in Sri Lanka
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (LKR) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 11.15 | 3,430 | ▲ 131.6% | ▲ 131.6% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the turmeric price in Sri Lanka available is US$ 11.15 per kg (3,430 LKR), up 131.6% year-on-year.
Sri Lanka exported 51 tonnes of turmeric in 2024, valued at US$568,201, ranking 28th among 104 global exporters and accounting for 0.1% of world exports. Export volumes declined by 39.9% year-on-year. The latest export unit value for Sri Lankan turmeric is US$11.1485 per kg. Sri Lanka is a net exporter of turmeric.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - turmeric in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka exported 51 tonnes of turmeric in 2024, valued at US$568,201, ranking 28th among 104 global exporters and accounting for 0.1% of world exports. Export volumes declined by 39.9% year-on-year. The latest export unit value for Sri Lankan turmeric is US$11.1485 per kg. Sri Lanka is a net exporter of turmeric.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, Sri Lanka exported $568.2K (51 t) of turmeric▼ 39.9% YoY. That ranks #28 worldwide (0.1% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top turmeric exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2024
- #1 India $328M · 73.3%
- #2 Netherlands $14.7M · 3.3%
- #3 Myanmar $14.2M · 3.2%
- #4 Fiji $11.1M · 2.5%
- #5 Germany $9.3M · 2.1%
Annual export data Sri Lanka · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $568.2K | 51 t | $11.15 |
| 2023 | $945.9K | 196.5 t | $4.81 |
| 2022 | $589.9K | 43.4 t | $13.59 |
| 2021 | $877.9K | 236.3 t | $3.72 |
| 2020 | $554.1K | 84.2 t | $6.58 |
HS Code
turmeric is traded under Harmonized System code 0910.30. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade; harvest season - FAO GIEWS Crop Calendar. Values are official reported figures.