The PSMA North Zone says a 1.3 million-tonne surplus and price falls of up to 25% left mills struggling, and wants total exports raised to at least one million tonnes.
Pakistan’s sugar industry reports Rs98 billion in losses with a surplus of about 1.3 million tonnes.
Domestic sugar prices have fallen by as much as 25% over the past year, the PSMA North Zone says.
At least 12 mills have shut; the association seeks export clearance for an extra 800,000 tonnes.
The government has already approved 200,000 tonnes; mills want total surplus exports of at least one million tonnes.
PSMA also calls for full deregulation so market forces set prices and commercial decisions.