AUCTION TIMING

CTC LEAF:  42,607 packages of tea on offer met with a fairly strong demand.

BROKENS: Well made, good liquoring BOPs met with a good demand but were a little easier  whilst GBOPs were a strong market at around last levels. Below best met with a fairly good demand at around last levels. Plainer sorts met with a fair demand at lower rates. BLF teas met with a good demand but prices were a little easier. There were some withdrawals in this category particularly towards the close.

FANNINGS: Well made, good liquoring Fannings were in good demand but prices were easier over last. Below best met with a fairly good demand at around last levels. Medium and plainer sorts met with a fair market but were easier with a few withdrawals. Plainer sorts met with a fair demand at lower rates. BLF teas met with a good demand but prices were a little easier. There were some withdrawals in this category particularly towards the close.

DUST: 11,241 packages of tea on offer met with  a fair demand with some withdrawals. Good liquoring Dusts sold fairly well at a drop of Tk.6/- to Tk.8/- closely following quality.  Mediums were an easier market by Tk.5/- to Tk.8/-. Remainders sold fairly well with some withdrawals at a drop of Tk.6/- to Tk.10/- than last. Blenders lent strong support with fair interest from the Loose tea buyers.

COMMENTS: Quality of the offerings by and large were slightly plainer than last. However, the demand was maintained but market witnessed a slight easing in prices with the exception of select few good liquoring varieties which were fully firm and witnessed good competition. Blenders operated strongly whilst Loose tea buyers were selective in their buying.

Dusts again were an easier market with some withdrawals. .

 Our Catalogue:  (Sale 7)  Avg : 271.14, Sold 95.41% , (Sale 6)  Avg : Tk 273.03,  Sold 94.41% ,