India’s Tea Exports Rise 2.85% in FY 2024-25: Tea Board

India’s tea exports registered a modest growth of 2.85% in the financial year 2024-25, with total shipments rising from 250.73 million kilograms in the previous fiscal to 257.88 million kilograms, according to the latest data released by the Tea Board of India.

The overall growth was primarily driven by a strong performance in North India, which saw its export volume rise by 8.15%, reaching 161.20 million kilograms, up from 149.05 million kilograms in 2023-24. In contrast, South India witnessed a decline of 4.92% in exports, which dropped to 96.68 million kilograms from 101.68 million kilograms in the preceding financial year.

Alongside the rise in volume, the value of tea exports also improved significantly. The average price per kilogram rose to ₹290.97, marking a 12.65% increase over the previous year's average of ₹258.30.

The growth momentum was also evident on a calendar year basis. From January to December 2024, India exported 256.17 million kilograms of tea, a 10.57% jump compared to the same period in 2023. During this period, North India exported 155.49 million kilograms, reflecting a 10.28% increase, while South India exported 100.68 million kilograms, a rise of 11.02%, the Tea Board data revealed.

The data underscores a sustained global demand for Indian tea, particularly from the northern regions of the country, despite regional disparities in performance.

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