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Para tariff phase out to boost manufacturing and lift incomes World Bank
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AI-generatedThis tariff reduction in Sri Lanka is a structural reform aimed at boosting manufacturing competitiveness and lowering consumer prices, particularly for food. It aligns with global trends of trade liberalization to stimulate economic growth and reduce inflation, potentially increasing disposable incomes and consumption.
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- Sri Lanka plans to phase out para-tariffs by 2029, reducing import duties by about 9 percentage points from a 19% average.
- Para-tariffs currently account for 11 percentage points of Sri Lanka's average import duties.
- The removal is expected to significantly impact manufacturing, especially processed food and beverages, with duties potentially decreasing by up to 28 percentage points.
- The World Bank projects a 3.1% increase in household consumption, with lower-income rural households benefiting most due to higher food expenditure.
- The reform aims to enhance cost competitiveness in export sectors and affects about one-third of the workforce.
The structural reform is likely to sustain downward pressure on food inflation through enhanced competitiveness and increased household purchasing power. However, uncertainties in global food prices could complicate the expected benefits.
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Sector impact at a glance
- BIST_FOODmid
- BIST_FOODshort
- FOOD_INFLATIONmid
- FOOD_INFLATIONshort
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