A mixed trend persisted for almost all varieties of tea at the Kochi tea auction with the prices quoting lower. In sale No. 3, the quantity on offer in CTC dust grade was 12,21,500 kg.

Market for good liquoring teas witnessed good demand the prices were dearer by Rs 2-4 and sometimes more. Others were irregular. Besides better export enquiry, the upcountry buying was fair.

Orthodox arrivals

There was a slight increase in orthodox arrivals and the quantity on offer was 12,500 kg. Prices were lower and there were lot of withdrawals. The small quantities that were sold were covered by exporters.

In the best CTC dust, PD varieties quoted Rs 104/117, RD grades fetched Rs 110/149, SRD ruled at Rs 122/155 and SFD stood at Rs 132/161.

Leaf sale

There was less demand for orthodox leaf category and the quantity on offer was 192,000 kg. Market for select best Nilgiri brokens and whole leaf barely remained steady to sometimes dearer. Others were tended to ease.

Corresponding fannings were lower. Well-made medium whole leaf and fannings was firm to dearer. There was subdued demand from exporters especially from CIS countries.

CTC leaf

The quantity on offer in CTC leaf was 64,500 kg. Market for good liquoring and blacker varieties appreciated in value, while others were irregular and tended to ease.

In the dust category, both Mayura SFD and Waterfall SFD quoted the best prices of Rs 161 each followed by Pasuparai SFD and Sholayar SFD at Rs 159 each.

In the leaf grade, Kodanaa TGFOP fetched the best prices of Rs 296 followed by Pascoes Hyson Green Tea at Rs 287.

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