AUCTION TIMING

CTC LEAF:  45,295 packages of tea on offer met with a fairly strong demand.

BROKENS: Well made, good liquoring BOPs were in strong demand and mostly sold at around last levels. Their GBOPs were also a good market and were well competed for and were about steady. Medium varieties were a little less in demand and were slightly easier. Plainer sorts met with a fair demand and fetched prices in line with quality. BLF teas continued to meet with a good demand and were generally steady with a few withdrawals.

FANNINGS: Well made, good liquoring Fannings met with a little less demand and prices eased slightly compared to last. Mediums varieties were a good market and sold at around last rates. Plainer sorts met with a fair demand and eased a little. BLF teas continued to meet with a good demand and were generally steady with a few withdrawals.

DUST: 10,585 packages of tea on offer met with a good demand. Well made good liquoring Dusts sold well at around last levels. Their Mediums were fully firm to dearer by Tk.3/- to Tk.5/- closely following quality. Plain/BLF Dusts were a little easier with some withdrawals. Blenders lent strong support with fair interest from the Loose tea buyers.

COMMENTS: Quality of offerings were similar to last and prices generally remained firm on last except for  the few select lines which were a little dearer following competition. Blenders continued to operate in strength. Loose tea buyers were fairly active.

Dusts sold well.

Our Catalogue:  (Sale 9)  Avg :275.62 , Sold 93.71% , (Sale 8)  Avg : Tk 273.71,  Sold 93.71% .