(BSS)- Weekly auction that began at traditional auction center here today witnessed a moderate to strong demand for various varieties resulted in less withdrawals.

But Plain Brokens category particularly saw a fair withdrawal. Blenders were the mainstay of the market operating for all varieties of offerings whilst Loose tea buyers remained quite selective. Dusts were an easier market particularly the CDs.

The details of the market reports are excerpts as follows:
CTC LEAF: 53,109 packages of tea on offer met with a good demand.

BROKENS: Well made good liquoring Brokens met with a strong demand and were mostly slightly dearer following competition. Medium and Plain liquoring sorts met with quite a fair market and were about steady. However, there were more withdrawals in the Plain category. BLF teas were in good demand at around last levels.

FANNINGS: Good liquoring Fannings again met with a good demand and were firm to slightly dearer following competition. Medium varieties met with a fair demand at around last levels whilst Plain types witnessed a little less demand and with more withdrawals. BLF teas were in good demand at around last levels.

DUST: 13,303 packages of tea on offer met with a good demand. Good liquoring Dusts were in good demand and were generally slightly dearer. Their Mediums met with fair interest and sold at around last levels closely following quality but there were several withdrawals. Plain and BLF Dusts were in less demand and there were again more withdrawals.

Blenders lent strong support with fair interest from the Loose tea buyers.