The Tanzanian government will only issue sugar import licenses necessary, as decided by the Sugar Industry Committee, starting 2022, as announced by the Minister of Agriculture, Adolf Mkenda. This decision is aimed at encouraging local sugar processing plants to increase production to meet domestic demand, rather than relying on imports. The shortage is not due to a lack of sugar cane but limited processing capacity. The Ministry will promote the use of high-quality sugar cane seeds and irrigation technology, and encourage the construction of more sugar factories.