Assam: Heavy downpour impacts tea production

The arrival of tea to the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC) got reduced by around 8 million kilograms in June and July because of heavy rainfall in Assam this year. According to the GTAC, 90.85 million kg and 103.24 million kg of the crop (tea) arrived here in June and July last year.

Dinesh Bihani, the Secretary of the Guwahati Tea Auction Buyer’s Association (GTABA) told ANI that the crop production has reduced by 20% during the last two months as the state faced heavy rainfall.

“This means, we will be having a shortfall of around 39 million kg but by July, we will be having the total crop production similar to the year 2021 production. Till May 2022, we have seen around 38.90 million kg crop being in excess production,” Bihani said.

He further said that the Indian tea market is now having a better demand and the price of tea also appreciated by Rs 15-20 on the good quality tea.

“Now the situation has turned and there is a strong demand on orthodox grade teas where the auction prices have increased by more than Rs 50 from the price of the last year. This is because of the strong demand for orthodox tea from exporters,” he added.

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