Other Prices
| Product / Item | City / Region | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Sugar | Lahore | per kg | Rs. 156 |
Punjab Prices
| Product / Item | City / Region | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| White sugar | Lahore | per kg | Rs. 146.88 |
| White sugar | Rawalpindi | per kg | Rs. 148.99 |
| White sugar | Faisalabad | per kg | Rs. 146.65 |
| White sugar | Multan | per kg | Rs. 140 |
| White sugar | Gujranwala | per kg | Rs. 140 |
| White sugar | Sialkot | per kg | Rs. 140 |
| White sugar | Sargodha | per kg | Rs. 140 |
| White sugar | Bahawalpur | per kg | Rs. 141.65 |
| White sugar | Rahim Yar Khan | per kg | Rs. 140 |
| White sugar | Sheikhupura | per kg | Rs. 150 |
Sindh Prices
| Product / Item | City / Region | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| White sugar | Karachi | per kg | Rs. 142.21 |
| White sugar | Hyderabad | per kg | Rs. 138.4 |
| White sugar | Sukkur | per kg | Rs. 130 |
| White sugar | Larkana | per kg | Rs. 140 |
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Prices
| Product / Item | City / Region | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| White sugar | Peshawar | per kg | Rs. 144.38 |
Balochistan Prices
| Product / Item | City / Region | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| White sugar | Quetta | per kg | Rs. 139.49 |
| White sugar | Khuzdar | per kg | Rs. 141.65 |
Islamabad Capital Territory Prices
| Product / Item | City / Region | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| White sugar | Islamabad | per kg | Rs. 148.31 |
Pakistan’s sugar rate is normally quoted for refined white sugar by the kilogram. When comparing Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi or a smaller market, check the sugar type and observation date first. Loose retail sugar, packaged sugar and bulk quotations may have different prices and purchase conditions even when all are described simply as sugar.
What Is the Sugar Price in Pakistan Per Kg?
For an independently published market benchmark, PBS includes “Sugar Refined, 1 Kg” in its weekly Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) survey.
Why might the figure above differ from a PBS figure? The observations may come from different dates, selected shops, source methods or definitions.
Sugar Rates by City: How to Compare Them Properly
Readers often check sugar prices in Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Multan, Karachi, Hyderabad, Peshawar and Quetta. The city-based section above is designed for that purpose. However, a city average is not a checkout guarantee: even within one city, two retailers can quote different amounts because of locality, stock, packaging and sale terms.
PBS explains that its weekly SPI basket covers 51 essential items collected from 50 markets in 17 cities. This makes the survey useful for a consistent national comparison, but it cannot represent every rural market, village store, supermarket, wholesale depot or online seller. A city omitted from a published table is an information gap, not evidence that the commodity is unavailable there.
Retail, Wholesale and Notified Sugar Rates Are Not the Same
Three kinds of sugar prices appear in Pakistani market discussions. A retail rate is relevant when buying sugar in small quantities from a shop. A wholesale rate is a bulk-trading quotation, which may exclude packing, handling and delivery. A government-notified rate, where issued for a locality and date, is an administrative price reference; it should not be confused with what every surveyed shop actually charged.
The Punjab Directorate General of Industries describes official commodity-price monitoring and the Qeemat Punjab service for published rates and consumer complaints. PBS, by contrast, collects observed market prices for statistical reporting. Because these systems have different purposes, a buyer should not treat an SPI national average as a Punjab district notification. Check the date and official authority before describing any rate as regulated or notified.
How to Compare Sugar Quotations by Weight and Market Level
| Quotation type | Price basis | Useful comparison | Important check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loose white sugar | PKR per 1 kg | Household retail purchase | Weight on the shop scale and product condition |
| Sealed packaged sugar | PKR per stated net pack weight | Compare with loose sugar after dividing by kilograms | Net weight, seal, brand and any delivery charge |
| Wholesale per-kg quotation | PKR per kg, often subject to quantity terms | Bulk base cost | Minimum order, loading, transport and payment terms |
| 50 kg cost equivalent | Per-kg quote multiplied by 50 | Budgeting for an equal bulk quantity | Not automatically a confirmed 50 kg sack offer |
| PBS weekly observation | Surveyed refined sugar, 1 kg, dated week | Market monitoring and city comparison | Survey average rather than a live seller quotation |
| Government-notified rate | Specified commodity, district and effective date | Checking an applicable local notification | Correct government source and validity period |
How Much Does a 5 kg or 50 kg Quantity of Sugar Cost?
The cleanest way to compare quantities is to use a known price per kilogram as the starting point. For example, a quoted price of Rs. 140 per kg implies Rs. 700 for 5 kg and Rs. 7,000 for 50 kg, before any differences in packaging, wholesale discounts or delivery. These are illustrative calculations using a hypothetical Rs. 140 rate; they are not independently verified shop offers or new prices for the table above.
Businesses should be particularly careful with 50 kg comparisons. A wholesale market quotation multiplied by 50 gives a useful quantity equivalent; it does not establish that a trader will sell one sealed, accurately weighed 50 kg sack at that amount. Actual sack prices can depend on quantity commitments, payment method and whether packing, loading and collection are included. See our separate wholesale sugar 50 kg price guide for the distinction between a sourced per-kilogram rate and a sack quotation.
What Makes Sugar Prices Change in Pakistan?
Pakistan’s retail sugar market starts with sugarcane grown and processed into sugar, but the retail rate depends on several stages after production. Cane availability, mill output, stocks and distribution costs are relevant to supply. At the other end of the chain, wholesalers and shops respond to their local purchasing terms and demand. These influences explain why a single nationwide rate should not be assumed without an actual price order or comparable survey.
Seasonal crushing and stock releases can change how much sugar is available for sale at different times. Government trade or stock-management decisions may also affect the market, but their effect should be described only after checking the actual notification and dates. It is not accurate to attribute every weekly price rise or fall to imports, a particular mill, hoarding or a policy change without supporting evidence.
White Sugar, Brown Sugar and Gur: Know What You Are Buying
The price table on this page concerns ordinary refined white sugar. It should not be treated as a price reference for brown sugar, jaggery (gur), powdered icing sugar or a premium specialty product. These may differ in processing, packaging, texture and intended use. Even when two products are sold by the kilogram, matching the product category matters as much as matching the weight.
Colour alone is not a reliable proof of quality or authenticity. Check for clean, dry crystals, a properly sealed pack where applicable, clear net weight and truthful product labelling. Avoid sugar that appears wet, contaminated or stored beside strong-smelling chemicals. Shopkeepers and commercial buyers should keep it in clean, dry, covered storage to limit moisture and contamination.
Checking the Correct Sugar Rate Before You Buy
For a household purchase, start with the city and date in the price table, then confirm the current amount at a nearby shop. If a rate is much lower than another listing, check whether one quote is wholesale, a small promotional pack or a different sweetener. Price comparison is only useful when the product, quantity and seller terms match.
- Ask whether the quotation is for refined white sugar or another sweetener.
- Confirm the net weight: loose kilograms, a labelled small pack or a bulk sack.
- Check the observation or quotation date instead of assuming a page-edit date means a fresh rate.
- For a wholesale purchase, request the minimum order and delivered price.
- Compare at least two local retailers when the purchase is large enough to justify it.
- Inspect packaging, dryness and cleanliness before paying.
- If referring to a controlled rate in Punjab, check the applicable district notification rather than a generic national figure.
Using Sugar Prices in a Household Grocery Budget
Keep the sugar line separate from other essentials so changes are easier to understand. Flour and edible oil are commonly compared by different units and pack sizes. Our atta and flour price guide explains how to compare flour by bag weight, while the cooking oil price guide explains litre and multi-litre packaging. Buying these items together does not make their reported survey prices interchangeable.
Where Do These Sugar Price Figures Come From?
The rates above are the WhatIsPrice price-manager records, each of which should be read with its available market, unit and observation date. They are not automatically government-notified prices. For independent statistical context, refer to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics price-statistics portal, including its weekly Sensitive Price Indicator annexes.
For official Punjab commodity-price monitoring, the Punjab Directorate General of Industries explains district inspections, Qeemat Punjab and consumer complaint arrangements. Its notified prices and PBS surveyed observations serve different purposes. Neither substitutes for asking a seller for a current quotation. Market rates can change after the observation date, and an article update does not prove that every displayed item was rechecked.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sugar Rates
Why is the sugar price different in Lahore and Karachi?
Differences can arise because the local shop, stock, quotation date and price-collection method are not identical. A city figure in a survey is an average of selected observations, not the only price available in that city. For a fair comparison, use the same product and the same measurement week. If you are budgeting for an immediate purchase, the relevant figure is the current quotation at your local shop, with the net weight and product type confirmed.
Is the PBS sugar rate a government-fixed retail price?
No. The PBS sugar figure is a market observation collected for statistical reporting. It should not be presented as a universal legally fixed maximum selling price. A government-notified commodity rate, when issued, has a separate authority, location and validity period. In Punjab, official local commodity-price information and complaint arrangements can be checked through the relevant government channels. If there is a dispute over a local price, use the current notification that actually applies in your district rather than a national SPI average.
How do I convert a sugar price per kg into a 50 kg cost?
Multiply the quoted rupees-per-kilogram price by 50. For example, Rs. 140 per kg gives a mathematical equivalent of Rs. 7,000 for 50 kg. This illustrates the calculation only and is not a current seller quotation. A physical 50 kg sack may have a different negotiated price, while packing, loading and freight may be additional. Ask whether the supplier is offering an actual sealed sack or merely quoting a per-kilogram wholesale benchmark before making a payment.
Is wholesale sugar always cheaper than retail sugar?
Not necessarily when all costs are considered. A quoted wholesale rate may have minimum quantities and may exclude delivery or other handling costs. A household needing only a few kilograms can find that a nearby retail purchase costs less in total than travelling to collect a larger quantity. Businesses should compare the final delivered cost per kilogram, product condition, payment terms and actual quantity supplied. A lower advertised wholesale figure alone does not prove a better overall deal.
Are brown sugar and gur included in the sugar table?
No. The listed commodity is refined white sugar, and figures for other sweeteners should be kept separate. Brown sugar, gur and powdered sugar may be offered in different grades, textures, packaging and retail channels. A price difference does not establish that one is purer or more suitable for every recipe. Check the seller’s product description and the pack label. If you are comparing a substitute for cooking or baking, match the ingredient requirements as well as the cost.