Markets and trade
 

Detail

Area
Sri Lanka
Commodity Group
Grains
Commodity
Maize
Date
21/05/2020
Policy Category
Trade
Policy Instrument
Import duty
Description
Increased the Special Commodity Levy on imports of several goods, including maize. The levy on maize was increased from LKR 10 to LKR per kg (USD 161 to 188 per tonne) and will be effective for 6 months.