CHATTOGRAM, Nov 28, 2023 (BSS) - Weekly tea sale of new session in Chattogram
met with a fairly good demand and prices often advanced following
competition.

Offerings were heavier than the previous week but with continued support from
the Blenders, a larger weight of tea was absorbed. Loose tea buyers were also
more active this week. However, it was evident that as the sale progressed
demand slackened resulting in heavy withdrawals. Dusts were also an easier
market with some withdrawals, sources added.

CTC LEAF: 72,913 packages of tea on offer met with a fairly good demand.

BROKENS: A few well made clean liquoring Brokens met with a strong demand and
prices often advanced following competition. The remaining Broken grades met
with a fair demand but where sold, recorded a decline in price. There were
several withdrawals in these categories. BLF teas continued to be difficult
of sale and suffered heavy withdrawals.

FANNINGS: Good Fannings met with a fairly strong demand and prices were about
steady. There were less withdrawals in this category. The remainder met with
fair demand but mostly were easier particularly the plainer varieties. BLF
teas continued to be difficult of sale and suffered heavy withdrawals.

DUST: 14,493 packages of tea on offer met fair demand with some withdrawals.
Good liquoring Dusts sold Tk.3/- to Tk.5/- less than last with some
withdrawals. Mediums were in fair demand with Tk.5/- to Tk.10/- less than
last levels with some withdrawals. Plain and BLF Dusts were an easier market
with several withdrawals. Blenders were fairly active whilst Loose tea buyers
were selective.