The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake

New Democratic Front· National List· 26 September 2025 ·Oral question: Question by Private Notice: Sugar Industry

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Ravi Karunanayake said the Government should address problems faced by sugar industry farmers while ensuring fair prices for consumers. He argued that policy decisions must consider the cost difference between importing sugar at about USD 490 million and producing it domestically at about USD 575 million plus VAT, given the impact on affected farmers.

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¶ 01 Thank you, Hon. Speaker. We are not seeking delay. Farmers’ issues in the sugar industry must be resolved and consumers given fair prices. As I pointed out, when sugar can be imported for around USD 490 million while domestic production costs around USD 575 million—plus VAT—we must address these realities, especially given the number of farmers affected.

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Source: Hansard, Friday, 26 September 2025 ·No. 1760588641001872 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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