SUGAR EXPORT

(a) the quantum of sugar export approved for sugar seasons 2012-13 and 2013-14 along with the quantum actually exported till date; 

(b) whether the stock position and the domestic demand of sugar had been considered before approving the said export; 

(c) if so, the details thereof indicating the stock, production and demand of sugar during the said period; 

(d) whether the Government proposes to provide any assistance/concession for the said export; and 

(e) if so, the details thereof? 

ANSWER

(a): Export of sugar is free, subject to prior registration of quantity with the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). As per Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence  Statistics (DGCIS), Kolkata, about 12 and 1. lakh tons of sugar has been exported during sugar season 2012-13 (October to September) and current season 2013-14 (upto October,2013).   

(b)  (c): The decision to allow free export of sugar was taken keeping in view the stock position and domestic demand of sugar. The estimated carryover stock, production and demand of sugar during 2012-13 and 2013-14 sugar seasons are indicated below:       

 (In lakh tons) Sugar season  Carry-over stock Production Demand 2012-13   66.96(P)  258.58(P)           230(E) 2013-14   91.09(E)             241.31(E) 235(E) P- Provisional.  E- Estimated. 

(d)  (e): No such proposal is under consideration of the Government at present.