Iraq consumers elevate orthodox tea costs at Kochi auctions 

Demand from abroad consumers particularly for decrease stage orthodox leaf varieties lifted tea costs in Kochi auctions.

The common value realisation was up by ₹4 in sale 41, because of elevated buy by Iraq consumers which is sustaining the market. The provision of high quality teas within the public sale platform additionally boosted the demand from abroad consumers, merchants stated. This was evident from the 93 per cent gross sales out of the provided amount of two,23,094 kg.

The auctioneers Forbes, Ewart & Figgis stated that exporters to CIS and Center East international locations have been lively, whereas there was some upcountry enquiry as properly.

The marketplace for entire leaf was irregular and decrease, whereas brokens was agency to dearer particularly for decrease finish teas which appreciated extra.

CTC leaf good brokens pricey

In CTC leaf, good brokens was dearer, whereas medium brokens and Fannings was agency to dearer. The amount provided was 36,500 kg.

In CTC mud, liquoring teas witnessed a powerful demand with teas as much as ₹172 was agency to dearer. The provided amount was 5,16,196 kg with a gross sales share of 92. All blenders collectively absorbed 63 per cent of the entire CTC amount bought.

In orthodox mud, the marketplace for clear black major grades was dearer. The amount provided was 4,500 kg. Upcountry consumers have been lively.  

Printed on October 10, 2025