DA extends sugar import ban to December 2026“The ban on sugar importation will remain in place until December next year – not September, when the current crop year ends – extending protection for local producers amid improving supply conditions,” the DA announced in a statement yesterday. MANILA, Philippines — Believing local production of sugar has improved, the Department of Agriculture (DA) is maintaining its ban on importing sugar until December 2026. “The ban on sugar importation will remain in place until December next year – not September, when the current crop year ends – extending protection for local producers amid improving supply conditions,” the DA announced in a statement yesterday. Also, land used to plant sugarcane enlarged from 380,000 hectares in 2022 to 409,000 hectares this year. Only after those obligations are met – and based on a predetermined ratio – will imports be permitted, subject to SRA approval,” the agencies explained.

Source: Philippine Star December 21, 2025 17:01 UTC