Egypt's Sugar and Integrated Industries Company is planning to operate 16 factories to produce both cane and beet sugar, with the goal of covering the country's sugar consumption gap. However, the company has been experiencing challenges due to decreased sugar cane supplies, which has led to imports. The high costs offered by other industries make it difficult for the Sugar Company to compete, resulting in unsustainable sugar prices for consumers. To address this, the company is collaborating with the Ministry of Agriculture to determine the purchase price for sugar cane for the next year, in order to maximize domestic production and reduce the need for imports.