Protecting South Africa’s sugar industry from unfair import practices will save rural jobs

Protecting South Africa’s sugar industry from unfair import practices will save rural jobs

It is important to note that cheap imported sugar does not translate to cheaper sugar for retail consumers. Imported sugar ends up on retail shelves at a similar price to locally grown sugar, with inflated profits going to importers of offshore sugar.South Africa has seen a steady rise in sugar imports over the past year, despite the local sugar industry being able to fully supply the region’s domestic and commercial needs whilst leaving extra to export.

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