--- title: "PSMA warns of delayed sugar crushing season due to surplus stock" description: "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." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/8874-psma-demands-export-of-1-25m-ton-sugar site: HarZaviya language: en --- # PSMA warns of delayed sugar crushing season due to surplus stock business · updated 18 Sep 2026, 7:17 AM PKT · 15–18 Sep 2026 · 9 articles from 6 outlets over 3 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 6 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets reported the Pakistan Sugar Mills Association's rejection or criticism of the government's decision to export 200,000 metric tons of sugar. The Nation highlighted PSMA's argument that the country already has a surplus of 200,000 metric tons, while the Associated Press of Pakistan noted a larger surplus of 1.25 million tons as the basis for PSMA's demand to export more sugar. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 18 Sep 2026 — Sugar threat (1 outlet) - **Dawn** — [Sugar threat](https://www.dawn.com/news/2030802/sugar-threat) · 18 Sep 2026, 7:17 AM PKT > THE sugar industry has renewed pressure on the government for permission to export 1m tonnes of sugar. Millers say they may delay the next crushing season unless the government complies. It is not a request or demand; it is a threat. The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association projects a 1.25m tonne surplus. That number needs independent verification. Sugar millers do not have a clean record on stock ... ### 16 Sep 2026 — PSMA warns of delayed sugar crushing season due to surplus stock (6 outlets) > 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. - **Profit** — [Sugar mills warn of delayed crushing season, seek export of 1 million tonnes](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/17/sugar-mills-warn-of-delayed-crushing-season-seek-export-of-1-million-tonnes) · 17 Sep 2026, 12:31 PM PKT > PSMA says 1.25 million tonnes will remain in stock at start of new crushing season, with another 1.5 million-tonne surplus expected from upcoming crop - **ProPakistani** — [Sugar Mills Claim Crushing Could Be Delayed Unless Govt Allows More Exports](https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/17/sugar-mills-claim-crushing-could-be-delayed-unless-govt-allows-more-exports/) · 17 Sep 2026, 10:42 AM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association has demanded immediate permission to export at least one million tonnes of sugar, warning that… Read More - **Dawn** — [Sugar glut threatens crushing season, warns PSMA](https://www.dawn.com/news/2030490/sugar-glut-threatens-crushing-season-warns-psma) · 17 Sep 2026, 7:04 AM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE: The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) has demanded immediate permission to export at least one million tonnes of sugar, warning that the government’s failure to clear the surplus could force mills to delay the start of the 2026-27 crushing season. Addressing a press conference, PSMA Chairman Zaka Ashraf said on Wednesday that sugar mills could pay cane growers international prices... - **The Nation** — [PSMA urges govt to allow export of 1m tons of sugar](https://www.nation.com.pk/17-Sep-2026/psma-urges-govt-allow-export-1m-tons-sugar) · 17 Sep 2026, 5:00 AM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) Chairman Zaka Ashraf has stated that there is currently a surplus sugar stock of 1. - **Business Recorder** — [PSMA says surplus sugar may delay crushing season](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40439851/psma-says-surplus-sugar-may-delay-crushing-season) · 17 Sep 2026, 2:53 AM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE: The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) on Wednesday warned that failure to allow the export of one million tons of surplus sugar could delay the start of the next crushing season, putting both farmers and sugar mills under pressure. The association said timely disposal of the surplus stock was essential to create storage capacity and ensure a smooth transition to the new crushing s... - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [PSMA demands export of 1.25m ton sugar](https://www.app.com.pk/business/psma-demands-export-of-1-25m-ton-sugar/) · 16 Sep 2026, 9:23 PM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE, Sep 16 (APP):Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) Chairman Zaka Ashraf said on Wednesday that there is currently a surplus sugar stock of 1.25 million tons in the country and the government should immediately grant permission for its exports. Addressing a press conference at a local hotel, he added, “Thanks to the grace of Allah... ### 15 Sep 2026 — PSMA reacts to government's decision to export 200,000 tonnes of sugar (2 outlets) > Most outlets reported the government's approval of a 200,000-tonne sugar export and the Pakistan Sugar Mills Association's rejection or request for a higher quota. The Nation led with the PSMA's rejection, citing a surplus in sugar stock. Profit framed the story as a demand from mills to raise the export quota, noting the PSMA’s claim of a larger surplus and potential financial value. Both excerpts mention the PSMA’s argument about stock levels but differ in emphasis — one as a rejection and the other as a call for an increase. - **Profit** — [Govt allows 200,000-tonne sugar export; mills demand quota be raised to 1 million tonnes](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/15/govt-allows-200000-tonne-sugar-export-mills-demand-quota-be-raised-to-1-million-tonnes) · 15 Sep 2026, 10:28 AM PKT > PSMA says country has over 2.6 million tonnes in stocks and could enter next crushing season with 1.25 million-tonne surplus worth $600-700 million - **The Nation** — [PSMA rejects govt’s decision to export 200,000 metric tons of sugar](https://www.nation.com.pk/15-Sep-2026/psma-rejects-govt-s-decision-export-200-000-metric-tons-sugar) · 15 Sep 2026, 4:41 AM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Sugar Mills Association has rejected the government’s decision to export 200,000 metric tons of sugar by saying the country holds a sugar stock exceeding approximately 2. ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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