Domestic roasters support Robusta at ICTA

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| The roasters offered support in line with growers' expectations, according to the auctioneer, Carritt Moran and Company. |
| At the auction, there was selective enquiry on quality Arabicas grades. Of the 230 tonnes (Arabica comprised 120 tonnes and Robusta 110 tonnes) offered for sale, only 76 tonnes were sold. |
| The following prices have been quoted for grades in 50 kg bags: |
| Arabica varieties: Arabica plantation PB Rs 6,550 (quantity sold 3,000 kg), Arabica plantation MNEB Rs 5,550 (4,000 kg), Arabica plantation B Rs 4,848 (867 kg), Arabica plantation C Rs 4,600 (2,386 kg), Arabica plantation BBB Rs 3,800 (100 kg). Arabica Chery PB Rs 4,400 (2,500 kg) and Arabica Cherry C Rs 3,850 (975 kg). |
| Robusta varieties: Robusta Parchment PB Rs 4,300 (9,414 kg), Robusta Cherry PB Rs 3,747 (11,883 kg), Robusta Cherry AA Rs 3,911 (6,639 kg), Robusta Cherry AB Rs 3,800 (1,874 kg), Robusta Cherry C Rs 3,650 (2,688 kg), Robusta Cherry BBB Rs 3,550 (1,756 kg). |
First Published: Sep 07 2007 | 12:00 AM IST