Milk powder importers demand solution for forex crisis – Hiru News

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Milk powder importers demand solution for forex crisis – Hiru News

The Milk Powder Importers' Association stated that a letter will be sent to the State Minister of Consumer Protection today requesting relief for


The Milk Powder Importers’ Association stated that a letter will be sent to the State Minister of Consumer Protection today requesting relief for the dollar shortage, which is an obstacle to the importation of milk powder.

A spokesman said the shortage of imported milk powder would continue if the dollar shortage was not addressed.

Importers of milk powder also point out that due to the shortage of dollars, only 50% of milk powder can be imported by order.

The spokesman of the Milk Powder Importers Association stated that the price of imported milk powder should be revised again.

However, Minister of Finance Basil Rajapaksa stated at a Cabinet meeting yesterday that imports will have to be further restricted due to the dollar deficit that has arisen in the country.

However, he has stated that he will give priority to the importation of fuel, drugs and essential food items.

There is a shortage of imported milk powder as well as local milk powder in the market.



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