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Sugar tariff benchmark rises to US$785, but industry says more is needed
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South Africa has increased its sugar import benchmark to US$785 per tonne to support domestic growers. However, industry representatives and major producers caution that this adjustment remains insufficient to effectively limit foreign imports and safeguard employment.
WHY IT MATTERS
This decision directly impacts the financial viability of South Africa's domestic sugar sector and its ability to compete against foreign imports while protecting local jobs.
South Africa has raised its sugar import benchmark from US$680 to US$785 a tonne, offering relief to local producers, but growers and Illovo Sugar warn it may not be enough to curb imports and protect jobs.
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