Week 30 2020

Tea market report 20 July – 24 July 2020

Again a large 179k packages came under the virtual hammer in Mombasa this week. All 3 sub auctions (M1, M2 & S1) met improved demand at generally firm to dearer rates except PD & D1s. The all average hammer price increased by 1usc. EoR BP1s gained up to 20cts, below best traded 10cts dearer, good medium gained 10-20 cents, medium 5-15cts while the plainer end traded firm up to 6cts dearer. Best flavory lots met interest from Khazak & Sudan buyers, the West of Rift types met good demand from Pakistan. Medium and plainer types sold well to Sudan and local packers.

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