Sugar export to UK to increase

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With the 2021 crushing season coming to an end, the Fiji Sugar Corporation has produced 125,000 tonnes of sugar as of the week ending November 1. Picture: FILE/REINAL CHAND

The United Kingdom says it will maintain the UK Global Tariff and increase its raw sugar import quota by 65,000 tonnes from January 1, 2026.

Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs and Sugar Industry Charan Jeath Singh said in Parliament, Fiji will continue to enjoy duty-free access under the UK–Pacific Economic Partnership Agreement for the next eight years.

“This is a major diplomatic and trade victory for Fiji and a clear vote of confidence in our sugar industry,” Mr Singh said.

The Rarawai Mill will resume crushing today, he said. “This is a strong signal that our rehabilitation efforts are delivering results and that this Government is getting the industry moving again.”