CTC LEAF:  51,058 packages of  tea on offer met with an improved demand.

BROKENS:  All bright liquoring invoices met with a strong demand and prices were firm to dearer following competition. Medium Brokens met with a fairly good demand and were about steady whilst plain varieties were in fair demand at steady rates but there were several withdrawals. BLF teas met with less demand with many withdrawals.

FANNINGS: Good liquoring Fannings met with a strong demand and were generally firm to slightly dearer. Medium types met with a little more interest than last and prices were about steady. Plain types were again in less demand and there were more withdrawals in these categories. BLF teas met with less demand with many withdrawals.

DUST: 13,219 packages of  tea on offer met with a fair demand with fewer withdrawals than last. Good liquoring Dusts sold at around last levels. Mediums again were an easier market with Tk.5/- to Tk.8/- less than last. Plain/BLF Dusts met with fair demand and had fewer withdrawals than last.  Blenders lent strong support with fair interest from the Loose tea buyers.

COMMENTS: Market commenced on a strong note with greater participation from all sections of the market whereby bright descriptions advanced in line with quality. Both Blenders and Loose tea buyers were more active this week.

Dusts sold well with fewer withdrawals than last.

Our Catalogue:  (Sale 15)  Avg : Tk 245.81, Sold 74.17% , (Sale 14)  Avg : Tk 245.93, Sold 72.47%