Pakistan: Sugar Annual

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   PK2024-0006
Due to a slight increase in cane area and production, sugar production in 2024/25 is forecast to reach 6.8 million tons, 3 percent higher than 2023/24. In line with population growth and demand from the food processing sector, continued moderate growth in sugar consumption is forecast. With expectations for the government to continue emphasizing domestic price and supply controls, exports are forecast to remain insignificant in 2024/25.

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