# West Asia peace lifts orthodox tea demand at Kochi auctions 2026-08-14T09:11:39+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Softer tensions in West Asia have revived the orthodox tea market at Kochi auctions, pushing sales to 98 per cent in Sale 33. Of the 2,38,637 kg offered, nearly all found buyers. Average prices rose ₹4 to ₹177 per kg. Middle East and CIS buyers are back, especially for premium grades, traders said. Larger whole-leaf grades gained ₹3-5 per kg, while primary brokens appreciated by over ₹5. Forbes, Ewart & Figgis said medium whole leaf saw strong margins of ₹5-10 or more. The outlook is positive for both CTC and orthodox teas, though quality remains key. CTC dust prices also rose ₹2 to ₹155 per kg, with blenders absorbing 68 per cent of the sold quantity. ## Coverage - thehindubusinessline.com Tags: CTC, exports, Kochi auctions, orthodox tea, tea, West Asia Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/west-asia-peace-lifts-orthodox-tea-demand-at-kochi-auctions/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/west-asia-peace-lifts-orthodox-tea-demand-at-kochi-auctions/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.