TCP launches international tender to export 107,739 tonnes of surplus sugar
The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has opened a global tender to sell over 107,000 metric tonnes of white refined sugar imported last year, with bids due by September 28.
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Positive · Buy bias
Sugar exporters and listed sugar producers benefit from reduced domestic supply, creating a Buy bias.
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Open on Profit## TCP Issues International Sugar Export Tender
The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) announced on Monday that it will accept international bids to sell 107,739 metric tonnes of white refined sugar that were imported in the previous fiscal year.
## Tender Details
- Quantity: 107,739 metric tonnes of refined white sugar - Bid Deadline: 28 September 2026 - Process: International tender open to qualified traders and exporters.
## Background
The move follows the Economic Coordination Committee’s (ECC) decision on 20 August 2026 to authorize the export of approximately 108,000 tonnes of surplus sugar held by TCP. The surplus stems from higher-than-expected imports during the last year, creating a stockpile that the government now seeks to liquidate abroad.
## Market Implications
Exporting the surplus reduces domestic sugar availability, which could tighten local supply and support sugar prices. This environment is likely to benefit Pakistani sugar manufacturers and related agribusinesses.
## Outlook
Stakeholders are watching the tender outcome closely, as the final export price and volume will influence domestic sugar market dynamics and the earnings of listed sugar producers.