Economics

Sri Lanka Tea Crop Surges in September, Marginal Growth Recorded for First Nine Months of 2024

  • October 18, 2024

Sri Lanka’s tea industry witnessed a remarkable surge in September 2024, with tea production reaching a seven-year high of 24.13 million kilos, according to provisional data released by the Sri Lanka Tea Board. This marks a 27.7% increase compared to September 2023’s unusually low production of 18.9 million kilos. Despite ongoing challenges such as adverse

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Industry Analysis

Ceylon Tea Traders’ Charity Auction Raises Over Rs.46 Million

  • July 25, 2024

The Ceylon Tea Traders Association (CTTA) held a successful charity auction last evening, raising more than Rs.46 million. This event, coinciding with the Colombo International Tea Convention Conference 2024, is set to support the Colombo Tea Traders’ Charity Trust. CTTA Chairman Sanjaya Herath highlighted that the funds will be used specifically to enhance educational standards

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