What is the price of saffron per kilogram/pound in Sri Lanka today?
The retail price range for Sri Lanka saffron is between US$ 24.07 and US$ 52.95 per kilogram or between US$ 10.91 and US$ 24.01 per pound(lb). Click here to see today's exact prices of saffron in Sri Lanka
The retail price range in Sri Lanka Rupee for saffron is between LKR 7,405.38 and LKR 16,291.85 per kilogram or between LKR 3,358.45 and LKR 7,388.59 per pound(lb) in Colombo and Jaffna.
Wholesale prices
In 2025, the approximate wholesale price range for Sri Lanka saffron is between US$ 16.85 and US$ 37.06 per kilogram or between US$ 7.64 and US$ 16.81 per pound(lb).
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Sri Lanka Saffron Export Prices - Historical, Trends and Prediction
The export price per kilogram of Saffron from Sri Lanka has seen a significant fluctuation over the last five years. In 2012, the price was 6.80 US dollars per kg, which dropped to 4.22 US dollars per kg in 2014. In 2015, the price rose to 5.75 US dollars per kg, before increasing to 9.25 US dollars per kg in 2016. In 2017, the price dropped to 5.55 US dollars per kg, before rising again to 9.00 US dollars per kg in 2020. The most recent data shows that the price has increased to 17.75 US dollars per kg in 2021. Based on this data, it is predicted that the export price per kilogram of Saffron from Sri Lanka will be around 19.50 US dollars per kg in 2023 and 21.25 US dollars per kg in 2024.Sri Lanka Saffron Import Prices - Historical, Trends and Prediction
The import price of saffron into Sri Lanka over the last five years has been quite volatile. In 2012, the price per kilogram was 6.80 US dollars, which dropped to 4.22 US dollars in 2014. This was followed by a slight increase to 5.75 US dollars in 2015, before a sharp rise to 9.25 US dollars in 2016. The price then dropped again to 5.55 US dollars in 2017, before rising to 9.00 US dollars in 2020. The most recent data shows that the price per kilogram has risen to 17.75 US dollars in 2021. Based on this data, it is likely that the import price of saffron into Sri Lanka will continue to rise in the coming years. We predict that the price per kilogram in 2023 will be around 19.50 US dollars, and in 2024 it will be around 21.25 US dollars.Export values for Sri Lanka saffron
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