Tea Price Report | Week 50 | Ending 12 Dec2025

Here are Tea Biz price trends from the world’s major black-tea markets for Week 50 ending December 12.

In Colombo, the market remained firm.

The weekly average held near recent highs, supported by tight availability of bright, high-grown teas and steady buying from the Middle East.

Quality offerings were limited, which helped keep prices supported despite selective bidding.

In South India, CTC prices were mainly steady.

Kerala and Nilgiris auctions saw consistent interest from blenders, with medium- and good-liquoring teas finding ready demand as packers covered near-term requirements ahead of year-end.

At Mombasa, the auction showed mixed results.

Top BP1 grades were selectively dearer, while secondary teas met more resistance.

Buyers remain cautious, but warehouse stocks are still below last year’s levels, limiting downside pressure.

Looking at market conditions, production remains uneven across origins.

Sri Lanka continues to report lower leaf intake in some high-grown areas.

Kenya’s crop is improving seasonally, though fertiliser and fuel costs remain elevated.

In India, higher electricity and labour costs are reinforcing price floors.

On the demand side, year-end restocking continues in the Gulf and parts of Europe, while some buyers are already looking ahead to coverage in the first quarter of 2026.

Now the outlook.

The overall tone is steady to firm.

Colombo prices are expected to remain supported through December.

South India CTC is likely to trade within a narrow range.

Mombasa may continue to fluctuate week to week, but limited stocks should help prevent any sharp decline.

That’s the Tea Biz Tea Price Report for Week 50 ending December 12th, 2025 | Podlink signup: https://pod.link/1549975153

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