While the annual sugar requirement of the country stands at around 600,000 metric tonnes, brown sugar imports stand at 120,000 metric tonnes out of the total requirement. There is a prominent local production of brown sugar in the country. Local manufacturers include the Lanka Sugar Company, Galoya Plantations, and a private firm that produces brown sugar. We have signed Pelwatte to 50,000 metric tonnes, while Sevenagala produces 220,500 metric tonnes. 40 billion, there is no reason for the country to continue to import brown sugar.’

Source: The Nation February 16, 2021 22:07 UTC