Archive · 1 Dec 2025
Coonoor Tea Auctions See Steady Prices
Tea prices in Coonoor stayed the same because many people wanted to buy tea.
Some people from North India wanted to buy more tea because they didn't have enough due to the cold weather.
The tea gardens in the south might not grow as much tea because it's colder there too.
At the auction, most of the tea was sold, and some types of tea became a little more expensive or cheaper depending on their quality.
The high-quality teas stayed the same price or got a bit more expensive, while some other teas got a bit cheaper.
Prices at Coonoor tea auctions remained steady due to active participation from blenders, upcountry buyers, and exporters.
Firm enquiries from North India due to lower production caused by winter.
Anticipated lower crop in the south due to colder conditions from La Niña.
Leaf grades: 15,35,140 kg offered, 94% sold; prices barely steady to easier by ₹2-3, occasionally dearer by ₹2-3.
CTC dust: 4,01,027 kg offered, 82% sold; high-priced teas barely steady to dearer by ₹3-4, better medium sorts steady to occasionally dearer by ₹1-2.
- Who
- Blenders, upcountry buyers, exporters
- What
- Coonoor tea auctions
- When
- December 1, 2025
- Where
- Coonoor
- Why
- Active participation from blenders, upcountry buyers, and exporters; lower production in North India due to winter; anticipated lower crop in the south due to La Niña
- Location
- Coonoor
- Participants
- Blenders, upcountry buyers, exporters
- Leaf Grades Offered
- 15,35,140 kg
- Leaf Grades Sold
- 94%
- Dust Varieties Offered
- 4,01,027 kg
- Dust Varieties Sold
- 82%
- Price Change (Leaf Grades)
- ₹2-3 decrease, occasionally ₹2-3 increase
- Price Change (CTC Dust)
- ₹3-4 increase, occasionally ₹1-2 increase