What is the UK Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL)?

SDIL taxes soft drinks manufacturers on added sugar content. Drinks with 5–8g sugar/100ml pay £0.18/litre; drinks with 8g+ pay £0.24/litre. Pure fruit juices and milk-based drinks are exempt.

Does the sugar levy apply to consumers or manufacturers?

The UK SDIL is levied on producers and importers, not directly on consumers. However, most manufacturers have reformulated drinks or passed costs to consumers through higher prices.

Sugar Levy per Gram Calculator

Calculate sugar tax on soft drinks. UK Soft Drinks Industry Levy: £0.24/litre for drinks with 8g+ sugar/100ml; £0.18/litre for 5–8g. Covers Mexico's €0.01/litre tax, EU member state sugar levies, US soda taxes.

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What is the UK Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL)?

Does the sugar levy apply to consumers or manufacturers?