Pakistan issues international tender to export over 107,000 tonnes of sugar

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1. 2 Oct 2026 82% related

   3 outlets

   TCP sugar export tender fails to attract bids

   Most outlets reported that the Trading Corporation of Pakistan's sugar export tender received no bids, primarily due to the high reserve price of USD660 per metric ton. One outlet noted in passing that the price was at least USD145 above international rates, while another highlighted the lack of bids despite a reduction in earnest money.

2. 30 Sep 2026 81% related

   4 outlets · 2 developments

   Pakistan approves export of 200,000 metric tonnes of surplus sugar

   Most outlets led with the government’s approval of the export of 200,000 metric tonnes of surplus sugar and the establishment of a monitoring committee. Dunya News added that the move aims to support growers, the industry, and foreign exchange needs, while Business Recorder noted the government directed the committee to regularly monitor domestic prices.

3. 29 Sep 2026 80% related

   7 outlets

   Pakistan receives bids for 185,000-tonne wheat import tender

   Most outlets reported that Pakistan received multiple bids for its wheat import tender, with the lowest offer at $339.36 per tonne c&f. Several highlighted that Swiss trader Bunge submitted the lowest bid for 60,000 tonnes, while others noted the range of bids and the total number of bids received. A few mentioned that the Trading Corporation of Pakistan had yet to announce any purchases.

4. 18 Sep 2026 79% related

   6 outlets · 3 developments

   PSMA warns of delayed sugar crushing season due to surplus stock

   Most outlets led with the Pakistan Sugar Mills Association's (PSMA) demand to export one million tons of surplus sugar, emphasizing the potential delay in the upcoming crushing season. While the exact figure cited varied slightly (1 million or 1.25 million tons), the core message of the PSMA's warning remained consistent. Some outlets, like Dawn and The Nation, highlighted the threat to the crushing season and the need for government action, while others, like Business Recorder and ProPakistani, noted the possible impact on farmers and mills. All excerpts framed the issue as a PSMA warning rather than a definitive outcome.

5. 20 Aug 2026 85% related

   5 outlets

   ECC approves export of 108,000 tonnes of sugar

   Most outlets reported that the Economic Coordination Committee approved the export of 108,000 tonnes of sugar, with a focus on the decision itself and the involvement of the Trading Corporation of Pakistan. While ProPakistani and Daily Times described the sugar as "surplus," Dawn noted that the ECC stopped short of formally allowing the export and instead decided to call international tenders, highlighting a more cautious approach. The Nation and 24 News HD framed the decision as final approval, without emphasizing any reservations.