Poland: Due to the sugar tax, the prices of drinks increased by 26% on average

Published Apr 6, 2021

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Poland's new sugar levy on sweetened beverages, introduced on January 1, 2021, aims to reduce consumer consumption of such beverages. The levy, which includes a fixed and a variable part, does not apply to beverages with fruit and vegetable juices, those with predominant milk content, or carbohydrate and electrolyte drinks. The Market Monitoring Center (CMR) reports that the pandemic, cold winter, and the sugar charge have led to a decrease in demand and a significant price increase in certain beverage products in small shops. Producers have passed the new tax burden onto consumers, with notable price hikes in carbonated beverages and flavored waters. However, some producers are responding by changing the composition of their beverages to reduce sugar and, consequently, the tax burden and prices.

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As the Market Monitoring Center reminds us, the sugar levy on sweetened beverages, effective from January 1, 2021, is imposed on producers and importers. It is divided into a fixed and a variable part. "The fixed part is 50 groszy per liter of drink with sugar and / or sweetener, addition of 10 groszy per liter of drink with caffeine and / or taurine. The variable part is 5 groszy for each gram of sugar above 5 grams per 100 ml. liter of drink. There is an upper limit of the fee, amounting to PLN 1.20 per liter of drink "- it was informed. CMR indicated that the full fee does not apply to beverages containing fruit and vegetable juices, min. 20 percent in the lineup. Also beverages with a predominant milk content, e.g. iced coffee, are not subject to the fee. Carbohydrate and electrolyte drinks, e.g. isotonic drinks, are also excluded from the tax. Are you looking for a warehouse for rent. See ads on PropertyStock.pl According to CMR, the pandemic, cold winter and the sugar charge ...

Source: Portalspozywczy