Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Frost Hits Tea Arrivals in Coonoor Auctions
Frost in the Nilgris region is making it harder to get tea for the auctions in Coonoor.
This means there's less tea to sell, and some types of tea are more expensive or cheaper.
Traders are worried because Iran, which buys a lot of Indian tea, might have problems that could make things even harder.
The auction had a lot of tea to sell, but some types sold for more money, and some sold for less.
It's all because of the cold weather and other problems far away.
Frost conditions in Nilgris have reduced tea arrivals in Coonoor auctions by 20%.
Leaf quantity offered was 14,97,770 kg with 86% sales, dust grades 3,79,143 kg with 86% sales.
High-priced CTC dusts saw fair demand and sold dearer by Rs4 to 5.
Primary orthodox dust grades sold lower by Rs8 to 10 due to quality.
Traders are concerned about potential internal issues in Iran affecting shipping schedules.
- Who
- Tea traders and auctioneers in Coonoor
- What
- Frost conditions affecting tea arrivals and prices
- When
- January 7, 2026
- Where
- Nilgris, Coonoor Tea auctions
- Why
- Frost conditions in growing regions and potential internal issues in Iran
- Region Affected
- Nilgris
- Drop in Offerings
- 20%
- Leaf Quantity Offered
- 14,97,770 kg
- Leaf Sales Percentage
- 86%
- Dust Quantity Offered
- 3,79,143 kg
- Dust Sales Percentage
- 86%
- Price Change (High-priced CTC dusts)
- Rs4 to 5 dearer
- Price Change (Primary orthodox dust grades)
- Rs8 to 10 lower