About this episode
This episode discusses the latest trends in tea pricing across major auction centers for week 17.
Tea markets closed WEEK 17 with prices edging firmer across the major auction centers, but the underlying signal remains quality, not volume. | Across Colombo, North India, Mombasa, and Indonesia, buyers continued to participate, but with discipline. Competition focused on clean, well-manufactured teas needed for immediate blending and export commitments. Secondary grades remained more difficult to secure, requiring price adjustments or weaker bidding. | Pricing reflects that structure clearly. In Colombo, prices averaged $3.24 per kilo, up three cents week-on-week. North India averaged $1.92, up four cents on the last available official benchmark. Mombasa came in at $2.23, up two cents on the prior sale, while Indonesia averaged $2.44, also up three cents on an indicative basis.| Podlink signup: https://pod.link/1549975153 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Host: Dan Bolton
Topics covered
- tea market
- pricing
- auction centers
- quality tea
- export commitments
Keywords
- tea prices
- Colombo
- North India
- Mombasa
- Indonesia
- auction
- quality tea
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Colombo, North India, Mombasa, Indonesia
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