In sale 28 at Kochi auctions, blenders saw a firm to dearer market for good liquoring teas, absorbing 64% of the offered quantity.
Average price realisation in CTC dust increased by ₹2 to ₹145 from ₹143 the previous week. Export enquiries were noted from Kerala Loose Tea traders and upcountry buyers.
Orthodox dust market was barely steady while the orthodox leaf grades market was firm to dearer with some irregularities. Exporters to West Asia and CIS countries provided support.
The CTC leaf market witnessed lower prices and withdrawals due to subdued demand from exporters. The total offered quantity was 6,64,975 kg across different tea varieties.