AUCTION TIMING

CTC LEAF: 49,686 packages of tea on offer met with a stronger demand.

BROKENS: Well made good liquoring Brokens continued to be a strong market at dearer rates often by Tk.3/- to Tk.5/- Their smaller varieties attracted more competition and advanced further. Medium varieties were a strong market and were dearer by upto Tk.5/- over last. Plainer varieties received better enquiry and were firm to slightly dearer. Likewise BLF teas met with a strong demand and were a dearer market.

FANNINGS: Well made good liquoring Fannings were a strong feature of the market and were dearer by Tk.5/- and more. Medium varieties met with a strong demand and were a dearer market whilst the plainer teas were a good market and were firm to slightly dearer. BLF teas met with a strong demand and were a dearer market.

DUST:10,235 packages of tea on offer met with strong demand. Good liquoring Dusts sold well at dearer rates. Their Mediums met with good competition and appreciated by Tk.5/- to Tk.8/- closely following quality. Plain/BLF Dusts also saw an improved demand with hardly any withdrawals. Both Blenders and Loose tea buyers lent strong support.

COMMENTS: There was a stronger demand with more competition this week with all sections of the market operating in greater strength. Blenders lent useful support with more interest from the Loose tea buyers. As a result, prices were higher and there were fewer withdrawals.

Dusts were a dearer market.

Our Catalogue:  (Sale 29)  Avg : Tk 260.77, Sold 89.74% , (Sale 28)  Avg : Tk 257.06, Sold 71.88% .