(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?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
(PROF. K.V. THOMAS)
(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 1.5 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 carry¬over 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.