Tag: Beyond Turmeric: How Import Controls are Impacting Sri Lanka’s Economy

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Beyond Turmeric: How Import Controls are Impacting Sri Lanka’s Economy

By Dr. Asanka Wijesinghe: Raw turmeric roots on the shelves of roadside vendors is a frequent sight nowadays. Thanks to the import controls, turmeric now fetches a higher price domestically; prices having soared by as much as 275% from Rs. 80 per kilo to Rs. 300 per kilo. The turmeric shortage, reports of adulterated turmeric […]