Sri Lanka Tea Sales Averages Decline in January 2026 📈

The National Sales Average (NSA) for tea eased in January 2026, facing downward pressure across all elevations in US Dollar terms. • Overall NSA Performance: The January NSA stood at Rs. 1,164.54 (US$ 3.76). This reflects a month-on-month (M-o-M) drop of Rs. 37.04 (US$ 0.13) and a year-on-year (YoY) decrease of Rs. 20.89 (US$ 0.24). • Elevation Breakdowns: - High Grown: Averaged Rs. 1,143.12 (US$ 3.69). While it saw a M-o-M decline, it recorded a YoY rupee gain of Rs. 37.46, though the USD value slipped by $ 0.04. - Medium Grown: Recorded the sharpest M-o-M decline of Rs. 61.49 (US$ 0.20), averaging Rs. 987.40 (US$ 3.19). YoY, this sector fell by Rs. 50.65. - Low Grown: Averaged Rs. 1,221.63 (US$ 3.95), down Rs. 36.62 M-o-M and Rs. 33.97 YoY. • Market Outlook: According to Forbes & Walker Research, realized prices remain under pressure. Notably, all elevations recorded negative variances in US Dollar terms compared to January 2025, despite some mixed movements in rupee terms. This data is based on provisional research findings.