LIMBE MARKET REPORT SALE 31 24/03/2009

There was good but selective demand at fully firm rates for 8800 Packages on offer.

BP.1 were neglected.

PF.1- well made invoices were fully firm but closely following quality balance were barely steady.

PF were generally neglected.

PF.1SC met less enquiry at easier rates and were 2 to 4 cents down on last.

PD /D.1 met good enquiry at firm to 4 cents dearer

All secondaries were firm to 3 cents easier on last.

WEATHER / CROP

Cloudy and overcast with heavy rain in both Mulanje and Thyolo districts.

21^st March 2009 was the wettest day for week ending 22^nd March, 2009. Lujeri had 170 mm, Esperanza 100 mm, Minimini 100 mm, and Lauderdale 101 mm in a single day.

Crop intakes are still in trough

Buyers Purchases

Lipton 880

Van Rees 720

ITS 740

Chombe 140

Global 1500

J. Finlay 280

IMCO 40

Ranfer 480

Exchange Rates:

TT Buying:

GBP 233.5706

USD 139.2155

Kind Regards

TBCA LTD