CTC LEAF : 65,717 packages of tea on  offer met with a fairly good demand.

BROKENS: Well made good liquoring Brokens were   again quite a good market but were slightly easier. Medium sorts also met with a fairly good demand and were about steady in line with quality. Plainer types met with a fair demand but prices were slightly easier with some withdrawals. BLF teas met with a selective demand with quite heavy withdrawals.

FANNINGS: Well made good liquoring Fannings were a good market but were slightly easier. Medium types were a fairly good market but eased slightly over last. Plain teas met with some demand but were easier with some withdrawals. BLF teas met with quite a selective demand with quite heavy withdrawals.

DUST: 14,045 packages of tea on offer met with a fair demand. Good liquoring Dusts sold fairly well at last levels. Mediums were an easier market with some withdrawals. Plain/BLF Dusts again had less demand with quite a few withdrawals. Blenders lent strong  support with fair interest from the Loose tea buyers.

COMMENTS: This was the largest sale this season so far where good teas met with more enquiry over last. Blenders were more active whilst Bazaar showed more support particularly for the well made varieties.

Dusts sold fairly well with some withdrawals.

Our Catalogue:  (Sale 14)  Avg : Tk 206.42, Sold 70.24% , (Sale 13)  Avg : Tk 206.20, Sold 71.56% .