LAHORE: The Sugar Mills Association (SMA) warned the government on Tuesday about the rising sugar prices across Pakistan. The SMA urged the government to avoid unnecessary sugar imports and keep the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) portals open.
The FBR had closed the portals to prevent the import of substandard sugar, which caused a shortage in the market. This disruption in the supply chain has led to higher sugar prices, according to the SMA. The association emphasized that the sugar industry is not responsible for the price hike.
The SMA also criticized the government’s decision to compel mills to sell sugar to government-approved dealers. These measures are only worsening the sugar supply crisis, the association claimed. The SMA warned that the situation could become more severe if no action is taken.
Despite adequate national stocks and additional imports, sugar prices have continued to rise. Official data from the Ministry of National Food Security showed that the retail price of sugar increased from Rs132 per kg in November 2024 to Rs189 per kg in October 2025. The price in Islamabad rose from Rs137 to Rs192 per kg over the same period.
Prices have varied across cities, with Peshawar seeing the highest increase of Rs72 per kg. Other cities like Sialkot, Faisalabad, and Karachi also experienced significant price hikes. The data revealed that even with sufficient sugar supply, prices remained out of control, continuing to surge despite government efforts to stabilize the market.
