Economics

Local Egg Producers Criticize Government’s Decision to Resume Imports

The decision to resume egg imports has faced fierce opposition from local producers, who argue that Sri Lanka can meet domestic demand with locally produced eggs, even during peak festive periods, though at a higher price than the government’s import offer. The government announced last week that it would restart egg imports to stabilize prices

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Economics

Sri Lanka Cabinet Approves More Egg Imports to Stabilize Prices

Sri Lanka’s cabinet has sanctioned the State Trading (General) Corporation to import more eggs to curb price increases, according to Spokesman Bandula Gunawardana. This measure aims to prevent price surges during the upcoming Ramazan and Christmas seasons. Earlier this year, Sri Lanka imported 224 million eggs following a cabinet decision in March, with 95 percent

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