AUCTION TIMING

CTC LEAF: 49,817 packages of tea on offer met with a good demand. BROKENS: Well made good liquoring varieties were again in good demand and prices were mostly firm to tending a little easier. Their Medium varieties showed a little decline over last. Plain/BLF teas saw a further decline in value. FANNINGS: Well made good liquoring Fannings were again a good market and prices eased slightly. Medium types witnessed some decline whilst plainer teas eased further. BLF teas once again met with less demand and were an easier market. DUST: 11,125 packages of tea on offer met with a good demand. Good liquoring Dusts sold well at slightly easier rates. Their Mediums sold around last levels closely following quality. Plain/BLF Dusts met with less demand and prices were lower with few withdrawals. Blenders lent strong support with fair interest from the Loose tea buyers. COMMENTS: Despite a larger offering this week, overall demand was well maintained. Blenders operated quite strongly particularly for all good liquoring varieties. Loose tea buyers lent quite good support. Dusts sold well. Our Catalogue: (Sale 24) Avg : 282.11, Sold 89.10% , (Sale 23) Avg : Tk 285.26, Sold 88.03%