AUCTION TIMING

CTC LEAF:  52,233 packages of  tea  on offer met with a very strong demand at much dearer rates.

BROKENS: Well made good liquoring Brokens were a stronger market and prices appreciated by Tk.3/- to Tk.5/- and often more. Their smaller varieties attracted more competition and advanced further by Tk.7/- and more. Medium varieties were a strong market and were dearer by upto Tk.5/- over last.  Plainer varieties received better enquiry and were dearer. BLF teas met with a dearer market but there were more withdrawals.

FANNINGS: Well made good liquoring Fannings were the strongest feature of the market and were often dearer by Tk. 7/- and more. Medium and plainer types met with a strong demand and were dearer. BLF teas met with a dearer market but there were more withdrawals.

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 demand and sold around last levels. Plain/BLF had fair demand with some withdrawals. Both Blenders and Loose tea buyers lent strong support.

COMMENTS:  A very strong demand prevailed throughout the sale with Blenders dominating the market which resulted in a substantial advancement in price. Loose tea buyers also competed but were quite selective.

Dusts sold well.

Our Catalogue:  (Sale 30)  Avg : Tk 263.04, Sold 89.65% , (Sale 29)  Avg : Tk 260.75, Sold 90.06% .