Islamabad: (RightNow) The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association has sent letters to Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and the Minister of National Food Security. The letters demand the urgent export of surplus sugar to stabilize the national economy.

As of July 15, 2026, the country had a stock of 3.4 million metric tons of sugar. The average monthly consumption is 567,000 metric tons. At the start of the crushing season, 1.158 million metric tons of sugar will remain in stock.

The letter states that sugarcane planting is approaching in September, and farmers are uncertain. Without sugar exports, farmers are worried about planting new crops. The government is requested to immediately approve the export of 585,000 tons of sugar.

This issue is significant for agriculture and the economy as excess sugar production can affect local markets. Export approval would benefit farmers and the economy, encouraging farmers to plant new crops.

It is noteworthy that Pakistan expects a bumper sugarcane crop, which will produce more sugar than needed domestically. Exporting the surplus sugar could be beneficial for the national economy.