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Vol. 4 Num 337 Wed. May 12, 2004  
   
Business


Prices ease at Ctg tea sale


The weekly tea sale here yesterday witnessed a little more interest from the blenders, but international buyers were less forceful.

As a result, prices were generally a little easier, particularly for the popular types of tea, according to a market report.

There was only limited interest from Afghanistan, but all other out markets remained absent.

CTC leaf: 8,194 g/s. 1,125 ppws, 1,315 c/s,and (2,368 g/s of old season) on offer met with a fairly good demand but at slightly easier rates.

Brokens: A few black, well made Brokens met with a good demand but were generally a little easier and sold between Tk 68 and Tk 75. Other varieties met with a fairly good demand but declined by Tk 2 to Tk 4 following quality. A small weight of large brokens met with a good demand and were generally firm.

Fannings: A few well made good liquoring types were quite a strong feature and eased only slightly, often by Tk 1 to Tk 2 and sold between Tk 69 and Tk 71/50. Other fannings were also a fairly good market and eased by Tk 2 to Tk 3 following quality, the brighter liquoring varieties selling between Tk 67 and Tk 68/50.