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Kochi tea prices surge on robust seasonal demand
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Monday, 08 December, 2025, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Our Bureau, Mumbai
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The Kochi tea auctions are currently experiencing a welcome upward trend in prices, driven primarily by strong seasonal consumption and aggressive bidding from both domestic and export buyers. This boost provides a much-needed respite for South Indian tea planters who have long battled escalating production costs against volatile market prices.
The prevailing cold weather conditions across the country and the commencement of the festive season are key drivers of this heightened domestic demand. Tea—especially the high-quality orthodox and premium crush, tear, curl (CTC) grades sees significant inventory depletion as blenders and retailers rush to replenish stocks to meet consumer needs.
Furthermore, reports suggest a renewed vigour in the export segment, which is leveraging the competitive pricing of South Indian teas. Stronger interest from Middle Eastern and African nations is contributing to the high clearance rates at the auction floor.
This current price enhancement is reflective of a tightening supply chain, where consistent demand is finally exceeding the volume on offer. For growers, this trend is critical; it helps to offset the sharp rise in input costs, including labour, fertilizer, and energy, which have squeezed margins over the past year. While price stability remains a long-term goal for the industry, the current surge at the Kochi auction center is a strong indicator of healthy market absorption and positive trade sentiment.
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