Kolkata, Nov 12 (PTI) A rising trend in demand for all categories of tea was in evidence during Sale-45, a Calcutta Tea Traders Association official said here.
Buyers were ready to accept higher average price for their demand for each category. A total of 25,00,860 kg of CTC leaf was demanded at an increased average price of Rs 209.66 per kg whereas 23,83,235 kg was sold at a reduced average price of Rs 206.41 per kg during Sale-44, the official said on Friday.
Accordingly, 14,91,022 kg of Orthodox leaf was claimed at an increased average price of Rs 296.39 per kg during this auction which was held on November 9-11. During last session, 2,56,832 kg was sold at lower average price of Rs 291.97 per kg.