The United Kingdom has announced its plan to uphold the UK Global Tariff, while also significantly raising its raw sugar import quota by 65,000 tonnes, effective January 1, 2026. This decision is expected to have a positive impact on the sugar industry in Fiji.
Charan Jeath Singh, the Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs and Sugar Industry, expressed his satisfaction during a parliamentary session, emphasizing that Fiji will continue to benefit from duty-free access under the UK–Pacific Economic Partnership Agreement for the next eight years. Singh described this development as a “major diplomatic and trade victory” for Fiji, highlighting it as a strong endorsement of the country’s sugar sector.
In addition to these trade developments, the Rarawai Mill is set to begin its crushing operations again today. Singh noted that this marks a significant step forward, indicating that the government’s rehabilitation efforts are starting to yield tangible results and that the sugar industry is on the path to recovery.
These initiatives not only strengthen Fiji’s trading position but also promise to revitalize the local sugar industry, offering hope for farmers and stakeholders involved in this vital economic sector.
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