Improved export enquiries noticed for several varieties of tea especially for dusts at Kochi tea auction last week. Medium and plainer varieties were firm to dearer following such enquiries in sale no 26.

Good liquoring and high priced teas opened on a steady note. As the sale progressed, it declined by ₹3 to ₹4 and sometimes more following quality. The quantity on offer in CTC dust was 13,17,500 kg, showing a decline compared to last week.

However in orthodox grades, there was a fair demand and the quantity on offer was 10,000 kg. The market for primary grades remained steady, while others were lower. A small quantity sold was absorbed by exporters, the auctioneers Forbes, Ewart & Figgis said.

In Cochin CTC dust, good varieties quoted ₹90-130, mediums fetched ₹65-92 and plain grades stood at ₹59-70.

However, the arrival was low in orthodox leaf grades at 70,500 kg. Though the market for select best Highgrown Brokens, whole leaf and Famnings remained steady, others were irregular and tended to ease.

In the CTC leaf sales, Good Liquoring, Fannings, medium and plainer varieties were dearer with the active support of upcountry buyers and exporters. The quantity on offer was only 40,500 kg, low compared to last week.

In dust category, Monica SFD quoted the best prices of ₹131 followed by Sholayar SFD at ₹129. In leaf grades, Chamraj FOP-Sup Green tea fetched the best prices of ₹321 followed by Chamraj OP at ₹228.

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