Ethiopia: Tea Market Overview 2020

Tea Market Size in Ethiopia

The revenue of the tea market in Ethiopia amounted to $X in 2018, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, tea consumption continues to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the tea market attained its maximum level at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Tea Production in Ethiopia

In value terms, tea production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, tea production continues to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Tea production peaked at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Average yield of tea in Ethiopia totaled X tonne per ha in 2018, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the tea yield continues to indicate mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when yield increased by X% against the previous year. Tea yield peaked in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

Tea harvested area in Ethiopia stood at X ha in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the total harvested area indicated a prominent increase from 2007 to 2018: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, tea harvested area increased by +X% against 2008 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when harvested area increased by X% y-o-y. Tea harvested area peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Tea Exports

Exports from Ethiopia

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of tea were exported from Ethiopia; lowering by -X% against the previous year. In general, tea exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, tea exports attained their maximum at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tea exports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, tea exports, however, continue to indicate noticeable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, tea exports reached their peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Tea Imports

Imports into Ethiopia

Tea imports into Ethiopia amounted to X tonnes in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, tea imports continue to indicate a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, tea imports reached their peak of X tonnes. From 2013 to 2018, the growth of tea imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tea imports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, tea imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, tea imports attained their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform