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Robust demand from West Asian markets — particularly Iran and Iraq — has pushed up prices of Indian orthodox tea. But the renewed Israel-Iran tension is threatening potential disruptions.
Anshuman Kanoria, chairman of Indian Tea Exporters Association (ITEA), said there is concern over cargo that is already on water, which is awaiting shipment, and also the fate of future orders.
He said, “We are worried and concerned about the suffering on the ground as well as exports. The members are in touch with the buyers. At this moment, we are in a wait-and-watch mode.”
Producers and exporters are anticipating a
