AUCTION TIMING

CTC LEAF: 47,944 packages of tea on offer met with less demand at easier rates. BROKENS: Well made good liquoring types met with a good demand but prices were a little easier following quality. The remainder met with less demand and eased in value often by upto Tk.5/- and more. BLF teas met with fair demand and were easier compared to last levels. FANNINGS: Well made good liquoring Fannings were a good market but prices were a little lower than last. Other varieties met with less demand and were an easier market following quality. BLF teas met with fair demand and were easier compared to last levels. DUST: 10,223 packages of tea on offer met with a good demand. Good liquoring Dusts sold well at around ast levels. Mediums were an easier market and sold at a drop of Tk.3/- to Tk.5/- closely following quality. Plain/BLF Dusts met with less demand and saw a fair withdrawal. Blenders lent strong support with fair interest from the Loose tea buyers. COMMENTS: Buyers were more selective in this week’s sale and market witnessed a decline in price following less competition. Whilst Blenders were the mainstay of the market, there was only some support from the Loose tea buyers. Dusts were again an easier market. Our Catalogue: (Sale 22) Avg : 283.81, Sold 87.12% , (Sale 21) Avg : Tk 289.43, Sold 86.86%,