Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- Sri Lanka's tea exports slipped in September, but stronger prices per kilogram softened the blow, according to figures compiled by Forbes & Walker Research from Sri Lanka Customs data.Book Beach Resorts

Shipments for the month totalled 23.09 million kg, down 0.69 million kg from 23.78 million kg a year earlier. Bulk tea and tea packets drove the decline, with volumes falling by 625,135 kg and 222,306 kg respectively. Tea bags, instant tea and green tea all recorded gains.

Value told a brighter story. The average FOB price rose to Rs. 1,928.62 per kg, up Rs. 187.17 from Rs. 1,741.45 in September 2025. Every category except instant tea improved in rupee terms. In dollar terms, the average edged up to $5.85 from $5.76...