Offerings totalled 5.2 million Kgs. There was good demand, particularly for teas at the lower end of the market (tea for price category).
Ex-Estate offerings were fairly similar to last and totalled 0.74 million Kgs. Overall quality was lower to last, particularly teas from the Western Planting districts.
Best Western BOP/BOPF's which were limited in offer were firm to marginally dearer on last following special inquiry, whilst the others declined by an average Rs. 50 per kg. In the Below Best and Plainer categories, BOP's declined Rs. 50-100 per kg, whilst the corresponding BOPF's were mostly firm. Nuwara Eliya BOP's were irregular and marginally easier following quality, whilst there were hardly any BOPF's on offer. Uda Pussellawa - Better BOP's were irregular, whilst the others were barely steady. Uva BOP's - Better sorts declined Rs. 100 per kg and more, whilst the others were lower to a lesser extent. Uva/Uda Pussellawa corresponding BOPF's - Best available were firm and tended dearer, whilst the others sold around last week's levels though irregular following quality.
High and Medium Grown CTC teas were mostly firm. Low Gown types - BP1's, select invoices were substantially dearer, whilst the others together with the PF1's were firm and up to Rs. 50 per kg dearer.
Low Growns comprised 2.1 million Kgs. The market met with fair demand.
In the Leafy and Semi Leafy catalogues, a few select Best OP1/BOP1's were firm to dearer, whilst the balance were firm. Well-made OP/OPA's were firm to selectively dearer following quality, whilst the Best and Below Best together with the poorer varieties eased. Well-made PEK/PEK1's were firm to selectively dearer. Best and Below Best varieties too met with fair demand, whilst the poorer sorts were fully firm.
In the Tippy catalogues, a selection of select Best FBOP's were firm to selectively dearer on special inquiry, whilst the balance were firm. However, the teas at the bottom appreciated. Well-made FF1's were firm to marginally easier, whilst the balance sold around last levels.
In the Premium catalogues, very Tippy teas together with the Best declined, whilst the Below Best varieties sold around last levels. Teas at the bottom too were easier. However, the leafier varieties appreciated.
TEA AUCTION DETAILS
AUCTION NO. |
14 |
13 |
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Dates |
03th / 04th Apr 2023 |
28th / 29th Mar 2023 |
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Ex Estate |
721 |
778,764 kg |
707 |
742,311 kg |
| High & Medium | 1,487 | 669,387 kg |
1,550 | 676,827 kg |
Low Growns Leafy Semi Leafy |
2,014 1,514 |
770,159 kg |
2,004 1,468 |
726,100 kg |
|
Tippy |
1,750 |
850,087 kg |
1,936 |
918,360 kg |
Premium/Flowery |
214 |
38,785 kg |
348 |
55,289 kg |
Off Grades |
2,186 |
1,110,820 kg |
1,987 |
979,571 kg |
Dust |
572 |
522,657 kg |
495 |
450,386 kg |
Grand Total |
10,458 |
5,405,116 kg |
10,495 |
5,155,690 kg |
(Source- Forbes & Walker Tea Brokers)
