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Originally published by The Standard BusinessNovember 30, 2025
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Tea auction up as sector eyes new markets
Last year, government pricing policies caused a large build-up of stock at the Mombasa Tea Auction...
✨ Key Highlights
The Mombasa Tea Auction has seen a significant increase in absorption, rising to 84 percent from 51 percent last year, indicating stronger market demand despite ongoing industry challenges.
- The absorption rate at the Mombasa Tea Auction jumped from 51 percent to 84 percent.
- Last year, government pricing policies contributed to a large stock build-up, with only 492 million kgs purchased out of 900 million kgs offered.
- The increased absorption highlights improved demand for tea.
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