Pakistan sugar production is estimated to drop 600,000 tonnes — USDA
Pakistan sugar production is estimated to drop 600,000 tonnes to 6.3 million on lower sugarcane harvested area as competing crops replace sugarcane.
It is reported by USDA in its November report.
Sugar consumption is estimated up in line with population growth. Due to the expected decline in output, imports are forecast to climb to 500,000 tons. Expoare estimated to fall on lower production and strong domestic demand. In addition, to ensure supplies for domestic needs, the government is likely to discourage sugar exports to neighboring Afghanistan.