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November 05, 2025
Supply chain disruption increasing sugar price: PSMA
ISLAMABAD - The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association has said that the government was being informed through various letters and press releases since early October about unnecessary sugar imports and that the FBR portals should be kept open for continuous supply of sugar in the market.
Islamabad - Brace yourselves, sweet tooths! Your next sugar purchase might sting a little more, as the Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) warns of rising sugar prices due to supply chain disruptions. The association has been actively communicating their concerns to the government since early October, highlighting potential issues stemming from what they deem "unnecessary sugar imports."
According to the PSMA, these imports, while perhaps intended to stabilize prices, are inadvertently creating bottlenecks in the existing supply chain. This disruption, they argue, is ultimately leading to increased costs that will inevitably be passed on to the consumer. The association believes that a more streamlined and efficient distribution system is crucial to maintaining stable sugar prices.
A key element in their proposed solution is ensuring the seamless operation of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) portals. The PSMA emphasizes the importance of keeping these portals open continuously to facilitate the smooth and consistent supply of sugar into the market. Any interruption or delay in this process, they claim, further exacerbates the existing supply chain issues and contributes to price volatility.
The PSMA's repeated warnings, delivered through letters and press releases, underscore their deep concern about the potential impact on consumers. They believe that a proactive approach, focused on optimizing the existing domestic supply chain and ensuring uninterrupted access through the FBR portals, is the most effective way to prevent further price increases.
The association's statement raises questions about the government's current sugar import policy and its effectiveness in achieving its intended goals. Consumers are now left wondering whether the government will heed the PSMA's warnings and take steps to mitigate the predicted price hikes. The coming weeks will be crucial in determining whether a sweet deal can be salvaged for Pakistani consumers, or if they'll have to pay a premium for their daily dose of sugar.
According to the PSMA, these imports, while perhaps intended to stabilize prices, are inadvertently creating bottlenecks in the existing supply chain. This disruption, they argue, is ultimately leading to increased costs that will inevitably be passed on to the consumer. The association believes that a more streamlined and efficient distribution system is crucial to maintaining stable sugar prices.
A key element in their proposed solution is ensuring the seamless operation of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) portals. The PSMA emphasizes the importance of keeping these portals open continuously to facilitate the smooth and consistent supply of sugar into the market. Any interruption or delay in this process, they claim, further exacerbates the existing supply chain issues and contributes to price volatility.
The PSMA's repeated warnings, delivered through letters and press releases, underscore their deep concern about the potential impact on consumers. They believe that a proactive approach, focused on optimizing the existing domestic supply chain and ensuring uninterrupted access through the FBR portals, is the most effective way to prevent further price increases.
The association's statement raises questions about the government's current sugar import policy and its effectiveness in achieving its intended goals. Consumers are now left wondering whether the government will heed the PSMA's warnings and take steps to mitigate the predicted price hikes. The coming weeks will be crucial in determining whether a sweet deal can be salvaged for Pakistani consumers, or if they'll have to pay a premium for their daily dose of sugar.
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