Monday, October 13, 2008

Coonoor Tea Trade Association - Oct 13, 2008

Coonoor: Producers who auctioned their teas via the 39 auctions of the Coonoor Tea Trade Association have got Rs 119.10 crore more in the nine months of this calendar, compared to last year. In nine months, the volume sold increased to 3.83 crore kg from 2.58 crore kg. On an average, every kilo got Rs 61.26, against Rs 44.78. Consequently, the turnover increased to Rs 234.63 crore from Rs 115.53 crore. At this high price, a higher volume of 3.58 crore kg were sold (2.37 crore kg). Orthodox tea prices averaged Rs 64.52 a kg (Rs 55.70).

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