World - Tea - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Tea Market

Tea market: get recently published statistics powered by an Ai-driven business intelligence platform. Data provide trade, consumption, imports, exports, production, market size, companies, and market prices. There is a split by country, including the U.S., Latin America, the U.K., Africa, China, Russia, EU, and the Middle East. Market dynamics and outlook to 2030 are also featured in the snapshots.


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Tea - World's Largest Markets

RatingCountry
1China
2India
3Turkey
4Australia
5Pakistan

In value terms, China led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by India. It was followed by Turkey.

In China, the tea market plunged by an average annual rate of -2.8% over the period from 2019-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+12.9% per year) and Turkey (+23.8% per year).

Tea Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201920202021CAGR,
2019-2021
USD per ton
United Kingdom70217143526-72.6%
Vietnam1533159515691.2%
Malawi197715871770-5.4%
Kenya234721482238-2.3%
Indonesia235021812267-1.8%
China552352503233-23.5%
India3279328837366.7%
Sri Lanka4592464746200.3%
Free Zones8594866286290.2%
Average405138463338-9.2%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Free Zones ($8,629 per ton), while the UK ($526 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2019 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY201920202021CAGR,
2019-2021
USD per ton
Saudi Arabia591056945799-0.9%
Germany4533476751686.8%
China428639084094-2.3%
Iran401239223976-0.4%
Poland3243311432700.4%
United Arab Emirates292628632894-0.5%
Russia2835272228590.4%
United Kingdom288026922836-0.8%
Togo430043482804-19.2%
Pakistan240423182247-3.3%
Australia736576311100-61.4%
Turkey213031741095-28.3%
Switzerland44704609587-63.8%
Average364635873260-5.4%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($5,799 per ton), while Switzerland ($587 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2019 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tea - Top Importers

COUNTRY201920202021CAGR,
2019-2021
billion USD
Pakistan0.50.60.67.9%
Russia0.40.40.41.4%
Iran0.40.30.3-9.1%
United Kingdom0.40.30.3-8.0%
Saudi Arabia0.20.20.20.3%

In value terms, the largest tea importing markets worldwide were Pakistan ($579M), Russia ($438M) and Iran ($325M), with a combined 21% share of global imports. These countries were followed by the UK, Saudi Arabia, Germany, China, Togo, the United Arab Emirates, Australia, Poland, Turkey and Switzerland, which together accounted for a further 26%.

Turkey (+68.2% per year) saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tea - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201920202021CAGR,
2019-2021
billion USD
Kenya1.11.21.22.3%
Sri Lanka1110.1%
India0.90.70.7-9.5%
China21.80.5-48.0%
Free Zones0.40.40.40.6%

In value terms, Kenya ($1.2B), Sri Lanka ($1B) and India ($707M) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 46% share of global exports. China, Free Zones, Vietnam, the UK, Indonesia and Malawi lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Vietnam recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tea - Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for tea worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to accelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2021 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Tea - Top Companies

Delica AG, Total Capsule Solutions SA, NESTLE PHILIPPINES, INC., Jab Beech Inc., NESTLE JAPAN LTD., JAMES FINLAY (KENYA) LTD, IS Dongseo Co., Ltd., Jiujiang Lushan Yunwu Tea Factory, Peet's Coffee & Tea, LLC, YUNILEVER RUS, OOO, NESTLE MIDDLE EAST MANUFACTURING LLC, COSTA LIMITED, UCC UESHIMA COFFEE CO.,LTD., TATA GLOBAL BEVERAGES LIMITED, AJINOMOTO AGF, INC., FEDERACION NACIONAL DE CAFETEROS DE COLOMBIA, ORIMI, OOO, Três Corações Alimentos S/A, KEY COFFEE INC, Farmer Bros. Co.

Tea - Product Coverage

  • HS 090210 - Tea, green; (not fermented), in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg
  • HS 090220 - Tea, green; (not fermented), in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg
  • HS 090230 - Tea, black; (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg
  • HS 090240 - Tea, black; (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global tea market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 667 - Tea

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:

Unilever, Pickwick, Akbar Tea, Ahmad Tea, Ringtons, Tata Global Beverages, Associated British Foods, Dilmah Ceylon Tea Company PLC, Bushells, Madame Flavour, M. M. Ispahani Limited, Matte Leao, DavidsTea, Teekanne, Restaurant Brands International, Ten Fu Group, Betjeman & Barton, Fauchon, Kusmi Tea, Laduree, Le Palais des Thes, Mariage Freres, TeaGschwendner, Teekampagne, Teabox, Luk Yu, Godrej Tea, Gujarat Tea Processors & Packers Ltd, Limtex, Society Tea, Madhu Jayanti International, Sariwangi, Barry's Tea, Bewley's, Wissotzky Tea, Harada Tea Processing Co., Ito En, BOH Tea Plantation, Giribandhu Tea Estate, Sabah Tea, Rakura tea, Zealong, Tapal Tea, TWG Tea, Alghazaleen Tea, BPL Teas, Heladiv, Mlesna, Caykur, American Tea Room, Argo Tea, Bigelow Tea Company

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
    3. HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD BY COUNTRY
  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam
  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2023
    7. Yield, By Country, 2012-2023
    8. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    11. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    12. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    13. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Yield And Growth
    12. Exports And Growth
    13. Export Prices And Growth
    14. Market Size And Growth
    15. Per Capita Consumption
    16. Imports And Growth
    17. Import Prices
    18. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    20. Area Harvested, 2012–2023
    21. Yield, 2012–2023
    22. Production, By Country, 2023
    23. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    24. Harvested Area, By Country, 2023
    25. Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2023
    26. Yield, By Country, 2012-2023
    27. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    34. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    36. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    37. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    38. Export Prices, 2012–2023
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