New Delhi, May 24 (PTI) The government on Tuesday imposed restrictions on sugar exports from June 1, a move aimed at increasing availability of the commodity in the domestic market and curbing price rise.

"Export of sugar (raw, refined and white sugar) is placed under restricted category from June 1, 2022 onwards," the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said in a notification.

However, it said that these restrictions would not be applicable on sugar being exported to the EU and the US under CXL and TRQ. A specified amount of sugar is exported to these regions under CXL and TRQ.

In a statement, the government said that with a view to maintain domestic availability and price stability of sugar in the country during sugar season 2021-22 (October-September), it has decided to regulate the sugar exports with effect from June 1.

"The government has decided to allow export of sugar up to 100 LMT (Lakh Metric Tonnes) with a view to maintain the domestic availability and price stability during the sugar season 2021-22 (October-September)," it said.

"As per the order issued by DGFT, with effect from 1st June, 2022 till 31st October, 2022, or till further order, whichever is earlier, the export of the sugar will be allowed with specific permission of the Directorate of Sugar, Department of Food and Public Distribution," it said.

Sugar export restrictions require specific government permission and limit shipments, with exceptions for EU and US commitments. Export of raw, refined and white sugar is placed in the restricted category from 1 June 2022 to preserve domestic availability and price stability; exports to the EU and US under CXL and TRQ are exempt. Exports are allowed up to an overall ceiling of 100 LMT for the season and, until 31 October 2022 or further order, require specific permission from the Directorate of Sugar, Department of Food and Public Distribution.