The United Kingdom has granted a significant boost to Fiji’s sugar industry by approving an increase of 65,000 tonnes in Fiji’s raw sugar quota, effective from January 1, 2026. Additionally, Fiji will maintain its duty-free access to the UK market for the next eight years.
Charan Jeath Singh, the Minister for Sugar and Multi-Ethnic Affairs, announced this achievement in Parliament, describing it as a substantial diplomatic and trade success for Fiji. He emphasized that this commitment from the UK is a strong endorsement of Fiji’s sugar industry.
Under the UK–Pacific Economic Partnership Agreement, the UK has vowed to uphold its Global Tariff and expand Fiji’s import quota. This decision not only promises long-term stability for Fiji’s sugar exports but also injects renewed momentum into one of the nation’s key economic sectors.
The enhancement of Fiji’s sugar export capacity presents an optimistic outlook for the industry and the country’s economy as a whole, reinforcing the importance of international partnerships in fostering growth and ensuring sustainability in trade practices.
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