Tanzania, July 21 -- Dar es Salaam. Hopes of improved sugar availability and stable prices are rising as local producers resume operations after months of production disruptions that contributed to shortages and increased reliance on imports.

The resumption follows delays in the start of the 2026 production season, caused by prolonged rainfall, annual maintenance, technical challenges and the transition between production cycles.

The Tanzania Sugar Producers Association (TSPA) has previously said the sugar production cycle normally runs from May to April of the following year. However, this year's season started late after heavy rains disrupted harvesting and milling in some major sugar-producing areas.

The delayed restart coincided wi...