Active participation of blenders to cover the tea demand for the ensuing Onam season has lifted the prices of good liquoring varieties in Kochi auctions.
The market for good liquoring teas in Sale 32 was firm to dearer by ₹3 to ₹4 and sometimes more. Blenders covered more quantity compared to last week and all blenders put together absorbed 64 per cent of the offered quantity of 6,69,384 kg. The average price realisation was up by ₹4 at ₹152 compared to ₹148 in the previous week. However, there was only a fair demand for the rest of the teas offered, the auctioneers Forbes, Ewart&Figgis said.
Demand for primary orthodox good
In orthodox dust market, the demand for primary grades was good, while it was less for secondary. The offered quantity was 8,500 kg and upcountry buyers were the main stakeholders.
Despite a slow market in orthodox leaf, traders said that whole leaf grades were firm to dearer, while brokens were irregular following quality. The quantity offered was 2,08,692 kg, witnessing a sales percentage of 85. Exporters to the Middle East and CIS countries were active, while upcountry buyers lent useful support.
CTC leaf demand was low with a subdued demand from exporters. The quantity offered was only 36,000 kg, witnessing 79 per cent sales.
Published on August 8, 2025
