The South Africa sugar duty rose on 28 August to about R6.98 a kilogram, weeks after growers said a 30 June migrant deadline had stripped harvest crews.
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Key Facts
—The tariff The trade regulator raised the sugar reference price to US$785 a tonne from US$680 on 28 August.
—The duty The variable levy rose to 69.79 cents a kilogram from 48.37 cents, or US$432 a tonne from US$300.
—What the industry asked The sugar association applied in October 2024 for a reference price of US$905.
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