Kenya – Fair Demand with Mixed Price Trends The Mombasa auction saw fair general demand  with most teas trading irregularly steady to easier . Auction Volume:  188,000 pkgs (down from 190k) Unsold:  38% (71,000 pkgs) Average Price:  Down by 10 US cents, now USD 1.88/kg Grades: BP1:  KTDA East of Rift and West of Rift types sold dearer or firm; plainer BP1s faced reduced demand. PF1:  KTDA EoR saw easier prices, while KTDA WoR met selective demand. Medium PF1s traded firm to e

🌍 Kenya – Fair Demand, Selective Buying Kenya offered 190,000 packages, down from last week, with 39% unsold . The average price rose slightly to $1.98/kg . BP1s (KTDA EoR & WoR):  Weak demand, easier rates; absence of Sudanese buyers had a noticeable impact. PF1s (KTDA EoR):  Supported by Pakistan, trading firm with slight gains on better types. WoR types met selective interest. Dust Grades (PDs & D1s):  Yemen and Egyptian packers led improved demand. Key Buyers:  Egypt, Pa

🇰🇪 Kenya – Fair General Demand, Softer Pricing The Mombasa auction saw 198,000 packages offered (down from 205k), with a heavy 39% remaining unsold. Prices trended steady to easier, resulting in a 4 USC drop in the average price to USD 1.96/kg. BP1s : East of Rift (EoR) flavory grades held firm, others eased. West of Rift (WoR) better types sold steadily, while poor types saw selective, easier demand. PF1s : EoR segment improved with strong demand from Pakistan, UK, and Afg

🇰🇪 Kenya – Firm General Demand, Prices Softer This week’s Mombasa auction offered 201,000 packages, with 26% remaining unsold. The all-average hammer price eased by 6 USC, closing at USD 1.98/kg. Most teas traded at irregularly steady to easier levels. BP1s : East of Rift (EoR) types held value; West of Rift (WoR) better sorts sold firm to dearer. Mediums and plain grades showed mixed trends, impacted by Sudan’s continued absence. PF1s : EoR grades were well supported by Pa

🇰🇪 Kenya – Improved General Demand The Mombasa auction returned to normal online operations this week with improved demand. A total of 195,000 packages were offered, with 29% remaining unsold. The average price dropped slightly to USD 2.04/kg. BP1s : Flavory East of Rift (EoR) BP1s sold at irregularly firm to dearer levels, with support from Pakistan and CIS markets. Sudan’s continued absence softened overall tone. West of Rift (WoR) BP1s saw selective demand. PF1s : EoR ty

🇰🇪 Kenya – Historic Auction Revival Amid Steady Demand This week saw the return of the first open outcry auction in five years—marking a nostalgic and symbolic moment for the Kenyan tea trade. The Mombasa auction featured 191,000 packages, with 37% remaining unsold. The average price dropped by 4 USC to USD 2.05/kg. BP1s : Flavoury EoR BP1s met irregular demand at steady to easier levels. Sudan’s continued absence dampened the market. PF1s : Increased offerings led to softe

Kenya – Steady Demand Amid Price Easing Mombasa's auction offered 191,938 packages this week, slightly higher than last week, with improved absorption. However, 27% remained unsold, and the average hammer price dipped by 2 USC to USD 2.09/kg. While high-quality BP1s held steady, below-best and plainer grades saw price declines. PF1s from KTDA EoR continued to drop in value amid increased offerings and limited demand from Afghan and Bazar buyers (due to Eid). Dust grades saw m

Kenya – Steady Demand, Slightly Softer Prices The Mombasa auction saw 189,000 packages  on offer (down from 192k), with 31% unsold  and an average price drop of 3 US cents  to USD 2.11/kg . BP1s : Flavoury KTDA EoR met improved but irregular demand; absence of Sudan buyers continues to weigh on performance. WoR BP1s sold firm. PF1s : EoR types saw declining prices as volumes increased and Afghan/Bazar interest remained absent. WoR PF1s traded higher selectively. Dust Grades :

Kenya – Steady Demand Amid Softer Prices The Mombasa auction offered 192k packages  (down from 201k), with 24% unsold . The average price fell by 2 US cents to USD 2.14/kg . BP1s : Flavoury KTDA EoR types met steady but slightly easier demand. Sudan’s absence reduced competition. WoR BP1s also eased. PF1s : EoR lots continued to decline; better types held, but overall absorption weakened. WoR PF1s sold steady to easier. Dust Grades : Best PD/D1s traded easier; mediums and pla

Kenya – Good General Demand, Slightly Easier Trend Kenya saw good overall demand at the Mombasa auction, offering 201k packages , with a 24% outlot  rate. The average price increased marginally to USD 2.16/kg . BP1s : Flavoury East of Rift (EoR) types sold firm to dearer. Medium and plainer BP1s showed varied performance, mostly steady to easier. PF1s : EoR types were firm; WoR better quality PF1s gained, while others trended easier. Dust grades : Best PD and D1 were irregula

🇰🇪 Kenya – Historic Auction Revival Amid Steady Demand This week saw the return of the first open outcry auction in five years—marking a nostalgic and symbolic moment for the Kenyan tea trade. The Mombasa auction featured 191,000 packages, with 37% remaining unsold. The average price dropped by 4 USC to USD 2.05/kg. BP1s : Flavoury EoR BP1s met irregular demand at steady to easier levels. Sudan’s continued absence dampened the market. PF1s : Increased offerings led to softe

Kenya – Good Demand, Prices Softer Mombasa saw steady volumes at 199,000 packages , with 25% (50k pkgs) unsold , and the average price fell by 4 USC to USD 2.15/kg . BP1s : Flavoury KTDA East of Rift (EoR) held steady to easier; WoR and medium types also traded steady to easier. PF1s : KTDA EoR PF1s were mostly steady to easier, with some selected lots dearer. KTDA WoR PF1s met better demand from Pakistan and UK. Dusts : Best PD/D1 traded irregularly easier. Better medium and

Kenya – Good General Demand at Steady to Easier Levels The Mombasa auction saw steady volumes at 196,000 packages, with a reduced outlot rate of 24% (45k pkgs) and an average price increase of 7 USC to USD 2.19/kg . BP1s : Flavoury KTDA East of Rift (EoR) grades held steady to easier. KTDA West of Rift (WoR) and medium/plainer types traded irregularly easier. PF1s : EoR PF1s generally easier, though a few lots gained due to strong interest from Pakistan and UK. WoR PF1s saw s

Kenya – Steady Demand at Easier Levels Mombasa auction offered 196,000 packages with 27% unsold. The average price remained stable at USD...

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