Robusta Cherry sees strong demand

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| According to auctioneer Carritt Moran and Company, Robusta Cherry grades continued to attract good enquiry at the last week's levels and all secondary grades on sale sold firm. |
| The auction saw the sale of 81 tonnes of the 347 tonnes on sale. Of the quantity offered, Arabica comprised 234 tonnes and Robusta 113 tonnes. |
| The following are the prices quoted for various grades in 50 kg bags: |
| Arabica varieties: Arabica Plantation MNEB Rs 5,462 (quantity sold kg 7,970 kg), Arabica Plantation A Rs 5,350 (720 kg), Arabica Plantation C Rs 4,500 (3,580 kg), Arabica Cherry PB Rs 4,500 (1,250 kg), Arabica Cherry C Rs 3,625 (813 kg) and Arabica Cherry BBB Rs 3,533 (6,305 kg). |
| Robusta varieties: Robusta Parchment BBB Rs 3,633 (11,695 kg), Robusta Cherry PB Rs 3,831 (2,707 kg), Robusta Cherry AA Rs 3,975 (995 kg), Robusta Cherry AB Rs 3,891 (9,003 kg), Robusta Cherry C Rs 3,803 (1,650 kg), Robusta Cherry BBB Rs 3,683 (5,048 kg). |
First Published: Jul 13 2007 | 12:00 AM IST