PT KPBN Tea Auction Fosters Business Partner Collaboration

Jakarta — PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (PT KPBN) held the Inaugural Tea Auction 2026 at the PT KPBN Head Office, Jl. Cut Meutia No. 11, Menteng, Jakarta, on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. This activity is part of KPBN's commitment to strengthening the national tea commodity trading ecosystem through collaboration with business partners.

The Inaugural Tea Auction 2026 was led by the Exchange and Business Development Division of PT KPBN and was attended by business partners, both producers and buyers. The auction proceeded smoothly with a transparent and orderly bidding mechanism, receiving positive responses from participants.

In the Inaugural Tea Auction 2026, the total volume of Black Tea offered reached 309,240 kg, consisting of 282,760 kg of orthodox tea and 26,480 kg of CTC tea. These teas were produced by six PTPN Regions, namely PTPN I Regional 2, PTPN I Regional 3, PTPN I Regional 5, PTPN I Regional 7, PTPN IV Regional 2, and PTPN IV Regional 4.

Of the total volume offered, 59% of the tea volume was successfully sold, equivalent to 182,600 kg, with a transaction value of Rp 3,792,988,604 or equivalent to USD 225,908. The average selling price was recorded at Rp 20,772 per kilogram or equivalent to USD 1.24 per kilogram.

Through the execution of this Tea Auction, PT KPBN continues to foster synergy and strategic collaboration with business partners to enhance the competitiveness of the national tea industry. This activity serves not only as a means of trade transactions but also as a platform for market development and strengthening trust among industry players.

Going forward, PT KPBN hopes that the Tea Auction can continue to be implemented sustainably as an important instrument in supporting the growth of Indonesia's tea industry to be more competitive and sustainable, both in domestic and international markets.