Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Blenders Boost CTC Dust Tea Prices in Coonoor Auctions
In the Coonoor Tea auctions, the prices of CTC dust grades have gone up because many buyers from the north of India are looking for good quality tea.
This is because the tea from their regions is not as good at the end of the season.
The auctions saw a lot of sales, with 94% of the dust grades being sold.
The weather in the Nilgiris has been a bit mixed, with some rain and frost, but it's not too bad.
The prices for different types of tea changed a bit, with some going up and others going down, depending on their quality.
Blenders and internal buyers increased demand for CTC dust grades in Coonoor Tea auctions.
94% of the offered dust grades were sold, while leaf grades saw 81% sales.
Prices for high-quality CTC dust grades increased by ₹3 to ₹4, and medium sorts by ₹2 to ₹3.
Primary orthodox dust grades saw a price decrease of ₹8 to ₹10.
The demand surge is attributed to north Indian buyers seeking quality tea due to end-season issues in their regions.
- Who
- Blenders and internal buyers
- What
- Increased demand for CTC dust grades, leading to higher prices
- When
- January 12, 2026
- Where
- Coonoor Tea auctions, Nilgiris
- Why
- North Indian buyers seeking quality tea due to end-season issues in their regions
- Location
- Coonoor, Nilgiris
- Sales Percentage
- 94% for dust grades, 81% for leaf grades
- Offered Quantity (Dust)
- 3,69,124 kg
- Offered Quantity (Leaf)
- 14,33,105 kg
- Price Increase (CTC Dust)
- ₹3 to ₹4 for high-priced, ₹2 to ₹3 for medium sorts
- Price Decrease (Primary Orthodox Dust)
- ₹8 to ₹10
- Reason for Demand
- North Indian buyers seeking quality tea due to end-season issues
- Weather Impact
- Rains in Nilgiris, frost conditions due to declining temperatures