Fiji : Sugar export to UK to increase
Fiji will retain duty-free sugar access to the UK for eight more years, as Britain keeps its Global Tariff and raises raw sugar import quotas by 65,000 tonnes from January 2026. Minister Charan Jeath Singh called it a major win, noting Rarawai Mill resumes crushing today, signalling recovery in the industry.
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.”
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Source : The Fiji Times
