Kochi Tea Auction Witnesses Weak Trend

Kochi: As the sale continued, prices of most tea varieties eased at the Kochi tea auction, which had 12.2 lakh kg of dust tea on offer. Best CTC varieties ended weak, good liquoring varieties were barely steady and poorer CTC witnessed less demand. Best CTC varieties fetched Rs 66-74, medium CTC ranged at Rs 54-64 and below medium was quoted at Rs 30-37. High grown bolder broken and whole leaf grades remained steady. Best CTC prices eased by Rs 1-2. Best Nilgiri varieties quoted Rs 80-95, medium orthodox ranged at Rs 44-66 and plain orthodox was at Rs 40-42. Best CTC leaf commanded Rs 48-54 and medium CTC leaf Rs 42-46. Kodanad BOPD fetched the top price in the dust segment at Rs 102 followed by Parkside BOPD at Rs 90, Mayura RD at Rs 83 and Pasuparai SFD at Rs 76.


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