In an effort to stabilise domestic sugar prices and ensure the availability of affordable, high-quality sugar, the government on Wednesday announced a two-phase import plan for 350,000 tonnes of sugar through the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP).
The decision was made during a meeting of the Steering Committee on Sugar Import, chaired by Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain. The committee approved the release of a tender for 200,000 tonnes in the first phase, with a second tender for 150,000 tonnes to follow one week later.
These import quantities were decided based on the country’s current market conditions and expected demand in the coming weeks. The imported sugar will be of a premium, coarse-grain variety—commonly used in local households—and will undergo rigorous quality checks after shipment to ensure compliance with market standards.
To maintain transparency and uphold quality assurance, the entire import process will be managed exclusively by the TCP under government supervision. Additionally, all duties and taxes on sugar imports have been waived to lower retail prices and ease inflationary pressures on consumers.
During the meeting, the committee conducted a thorough assessment of sugar availability, quality benchmarks, import procedures, and pricing regulations.
