Importers of essential commodities have warned that there is a risk of a shortage of sugar in the market if sugar imports are not allowed within the next two weeks.
The country reduced import tax on sugar by 25 percent late last year and brought more sugar than needed. The government has since banned the import of sugar.
Accordingly, They said that the amount of sugar currently in stock in the country is only sufficient for the next one and a half months.
Also, the country's sugar requirement for a month is 45 thousand metric tons. Currently in stock is about 75 thousand metric tons.
He also pointed out that if the import of sugar is not allowed in such a situation, there is a possibility of a shortage of sugar in the future.
