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.

 

21st March 2009 was the wettest day for week ending 22nd 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