Global Tea Market Report – Week 40

The Mombasa auction offered only 106,000 packages — the lowest this year — with 18% remaining unsold.

Prices: Average hammer price rose by 3 cents to $2.07/kg
BP1s & PF1s: Mostly traded steady to easier; West of Rift KTDA grades showed some firmness
Dust Grades: Firm to dearer across EoR, with Egypt-type teas receiving good support
Weather: Cloudy mornings and hailstorms reported; crop intake decreased
Outlook: Quality teas are fetching dearer rates due to limited availability, though broader demand remains cautious

Malawi: Selective demand. Weather turned colder with some rain; crop intake seasonally low
Uganda: Mixed leaf quality due to seasonal change; firm to slightly dearer levels
Rwanda: Seasonal peak in quality; steady demand continues despite expected decline in supply
Burundi: Availability improving but quality remains irregular
Tanzania: No teas on offer this week

Sri Lanka: Fair demand. Auction prices mixed; most categories eased slightly.
- Record News: New Vithanakande Tea Factory set a Guinness World Record — selling tea at ¥125,000/kg (~$850) in Japan.
India: No auctions in North India due to holidays.
- South India: Mixed demand, better Orthodox varieties firm, others lower
Indonesia: 40% of teas unsold. Java dust and offgrades neglected. Orthodox BOPs traded firm
Vietnam: Flooding and landslides disrupted harvest and transport. Prices remain stable

Tight auction volumes + patchy demand = mixed performance
Sudan’s absence continues to affect Eastern African market balance
Upcoming Oct/Nov availability may rekindle stronger demand from Iran, Egypt, and CIS buyers
Geopolitical uncertainties in the Middle East remain a watchpoint

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