AUCTION TIMING

CTC LEAF:  42,619 packages of tea on offer continued to meet with a strong demand.

BROKENS: Well made, good liquoring BOPs were a good market at around last levels. Well made good liquoring GBOPs were a strong feature of the sale and prices were often slightly dearer over last. Below best were also a fairly good market at around last levels. Planer varieties were easier with more withdrawals. BLF teas met with a strong demand but at lower levels.

FANNINGS: Well made, good liquoring Fannings were again a strong market and prices were often dearer following competition. Below best again met with a good demand at around last levels. The remainder were a fair market at slightly easier rates. BLF teas met with a strong demand but at lower levels.

DUST: 10,596  packages of tea on offer met with  a fairly good demand. Good liquoring Dusts sold well at a drop of Tk.8/- to Tk.10/- closely following quality. Likewise, Mediums were easier by Tk.5/- to Tk.8/-. Remainders met with fair demand and sold around last levels. Blenders lent strong support with fair interest from the Loose tea buyers.

COMMENTS: Market witnessed quite a strong demand especially from the Blenders who lent useful support for all varieties. Loose tea buyers were more active this week.

It was evident that with the progress of sale, demand improved from both Blenders and Loose tea buyers.

Once again Dusts were an easier market.

Our Catalogue:  (Sale 6)  Avg : 273.02, Sold 93.86% , (Sale 5)  Avg : Tk 275.06,  Sold 98.98% ,