A mixed trend persisted for almost all varieties of tea at the Kochi tea auction with the prices quoting lower. In Sale No. 21, the quantity on offer in CTC dust grade was 11,27,000 kg.
With a fair demand, the market for select best remained barely steady. Others were irregular and lower by ₹3 to ₹5 and sometimes more following quality. However, Black Medium and Plainer PD and RD sold around last levels.
Arrivals of Orthodox grade stood at 10,000 kg, up against last week. The market for primary grade was steady, while others were irregular and lower. A small quantity of Orthodox dust was absorbed by exporters, auctioneers Forbes, Ewart & Figgis said.
In the best CTC dust, PD grade fetched ₹99/118, RD varieties quoted ₹100/125, SRD ruled at ₹115/141, while SFD stood at ₹115/152.
Leaf sale also witnessed a mixed trend and the quantity on offer in orthodox grade was 1,42,500 kg. The market for Nilgiri brokens and whole leaf was irregular and depreciated in value by ₹5 to ₹10 and sometimes more. There was also some withdrawals. Fannings from the same origin was dearer.
CTC grade
The quantity on offer in CTC grade was 50,500 kg. The market for good liquoring teas was firm to dearer. Others were irregular and lower.
In the dust category, Injipara (Prm) SFD quoted the best prices of ₹156 followed by Injipara (Prm) RD at ₹155. In the leaf varieties, Chamraj Green FOP (S) fetched the best prices of ₹307 followed by Pascoes Woodlands Hyson Green Tea at ₹286.