CTC LEAF: 26,248 packages of teas on offer met with a fairly good demand.

BROKENS: All BOPs were a little easier particularly the plainer varieties which declined by upto Tk.5/-. However, the cleaner smaller grades were well sought after and readily sold at firm to dearer rates. These could be quoted between Tk.195/- and Tk.205/-. Poor fibrous teas met with only a fair demand but there were quite heavy withdrawals.

FANNINGS: A small weight of good liquoring Fannings were a stronger market and were dearer often by upto Tk.5/- and more and these sold between Tk.200/- and Tk.210/-. Medium types eased slightly whilst the plainest were often difficult of sale with fair withdrawals in this category.

CTC DUST: 4,847 packages of tea on offer continued to meet with a fairly good demand. Good liquoring varieties were fully firm to dearer following competition. Others sold at around last levels. Plainest varieties were a lower market with some withdrawals. Blenders lent good support with fair interest from the Loose tea buyers.

COMMENTS: There was a better tone in the market this week particularly for the cleaner teas on offer which generally appreciated. Blenders were quite active along with a little more interest from the Loose tea buyers. However, plain poor teas suffered heavy withdrawals.

Good liquoring Dusts met with some competition.

Our catalogue (This week) Avg: Tk.187.28, sold 62.23% & (Last Week) Avg. Tk.187.78 sold 62.61%.

Source -National Brokers Limited