"Ex-Estate offerings totalled 0.65 M/Kgs, marginally lower to the 0.73 M/Kgs on offer in the previous week. BOP's met with good demand, whilst the BOPF's in the Best and Below Best categories were mostly easier," it said.
"However, teas at the lower end of the market remained firm," it added.
Best Western BOP's, which commenced firm, appreciated selectively and at times substantially following special inquiry particularly as the sale progressed.
Corresponding BOPF's were often Rs. 10-20 per kg easier with the exception of a handful of invoices which appreciated by a similar margin. In the Below Best category BOP's gained Rs. 10-20 per kg, whilst the corresponding BOPF's were irregular.
At the lower end, BOP's gained Rs. 20-30 per kg, whilst the corresponding BOPF's were firm and Rs. 10-20 per kg dearer for the clean leaf invoices. Nuwara Eliyas - the very limited availability of BOP/BOPF invoices continued to sell at premium levels. Uva/Uda Pussellawa BOP's gained Rs. 20 per kg and more for clean leaf teas. Corresponding BOPF's were firm and tended dearer.
High and Medium CTC teas continued to be buoyant and mostly sold at firm to marginally dearer rates. Corresponding Low Grown varieties witnessed a further price correction this week and declined by Rs. 20 per kg and more following quality.
