ASEAN Sweetened Beverage Excise Tax: Thailand Has the Highest Rate

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Adi Ahdiat 24/07/2024 19:51 WIB

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According to WHO data, Thailand had the highest sugar-sweetened beverage tax in ASEAN in June 2023.

ASEAN Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Excise Tax Rates (June 2023)

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ASEAN Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Excise Tax Rates (June 2023)

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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), excessive consumption of sugary drinks can lead to health risks such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

The WHO also assesses that consumption of sugary drinks needs to be controlled, one way being the implementation of specific taxes or excise duties.

"Empirical evidence shows that taxes on sugary drinks are an effective intervention to increase product prices and reduce sales," stated the WHO in its *Global report on the use of sugar-sweetened beverage taxes 2023*.

Based on WHO data, at least 108 countries currently implement specific taxes or excise duties on sugary drinks. However, the tariff structure and types of drinks subject to these taxes vary.

Some countries impose excise duties on sugary drinks based on volume, sugar content, manufacturer's price (ad valorem), or a combination of these.

Among comparable indicators, Thailand has the highest excise duty rate on sugary drinks in ASEAN, at 15.49% as of June 2023.

This rate applies to the price of 330-milliliter (ml) carbonated sugary drinks from international brands.

Cambodia, the Philippines, and Laos follow with excise duty rates as shown in the graph. Meanwhile, Indonesia and Myanmar have not yet implemented similar excise duties.

Data on excise duty rates for Brunei Darussalam, Timor-Leste, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam are not available in the WHO report.

Editor : Adi Ahdiat

"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."