Question : SUGAR EXPORT TO BANGLADESH

(a) whether the export of sugar to Bangladesh has been declining during the last three years;

(b) if so, the reasons therefor, year-wise;

(c) the steps taken by the Government to promote export of sugar; and

(d) the extent of success achieved therein?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION ( DR. AKHILESH PRASAD SINGH )

(a): The total quantum of sugar exported to Bangladesh during the last three years and current year were as under:

Financial Year	Quantity Exported [in M.Ts]
2002-2003	281084	2003-2004	150411	2004-2005 8204	2005-2006 (till Sep.05) 57

(b), (c) & (d): Sugar is a freely exportable commodity and its exports are undertaken by sugar factories as per their commercial prudence, after an assessment of position with regard to stock of sugar held by them, prospects of sugar production and requirement of sugar for consumption in the country, domestic and international prices of sugar and other relevant factors, including the provisions of the EXIM policy.

Question : SUGAR EXPORT TO BANGLADESH

Answer given by the minister

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