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Originally published by The Standard BusinessOctober 5, 2025
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KTDA-affiliated firms net Sh679m at tea auction

Smallholder tea factories last week netted Sh679 million after the sale of 2.60 million kilos of tea at the Mombasa tea auction...
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Smallholder tea factories affiliated with KTDA netted Sh679 million from the sale of 2.60 million kgs of tea at the Mombasa auction last week. This revenue was generated during an auction that saw increased buyer participation.
- The highest prices, between Sh371 and Sh352 per kg, were achieved by factories including Gathuthi, Mununga, and Igembe.
- Kenya contributed the bulk of the tea, presenting 5.4 million kilos, out of a total of 6.7 million kilos handled from four East African countries.
- The auction, held on September 29 and September 30, had 47 buyers, up from 13 the previous week, with Global Tea purchasing the most at 17,980 packages.
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