Understanding Tea

Brazil’s Tea Trade: Exports and Imports

In the vast landscape of Brazil, a lesser-known but emerging industry is flourishing – the tea trade. While Brazil may not be among the top exporters or importers of tea, its journey in the global tea market is one of growth, exploration, and tantalizing flavors.

Tea Imports Exports

Tea Exports from Brazil

In 2021, Brazil exported $1.23M worth of tea, securing its position as the 80th largest tea exporter in the world. While tea may not be at the forefront of Brazil’s exports, the country’s commitment to sharing its tea cannot be underestimated.

The United States, a connoisseur of tea and a dominant player in the global market, stood as Brazil’s primary destination for tea exports, importing tea valued at $948k. Portugal, Marshall Islands, Liberia, and Canada also featured among the notable destinations for Brazilian tea, importing $27.4k, $25.9k, $21.9k, and $14.2k worth of tea, respectively.

The fastest-growing export markets for Brazil’s tea between 2020 and 2021 were Portugal, Nigeria, and Togo. Portugal’s affinity for Brazilian tea grew remarkably, resulting in an additional $18.4k of tea imports. Nigeria and Togo also embraced the flavors of Brazilian tea, importing an additional $12.2k and $9.98k worth, respectively.

ContinentCountryTrade Value
AfricaAngola8,823
AfricaRepublic of the Congo12
AfricaLiberia21,852
AfricaMozambique1,779
AfricaNigeria12,208
AfricaRwanda1,089
AfricaSenegal22
AfricaSierra Leone19
AfricaTogo9,977
AfricaTunisia22
AsiaUnited Arab Emirates52
AsiaAzerbaijan46
AsiaBangladesh44
AsiaBahrain621
AsiaChina1,793
AsiaCyprus3,270
AsiaHong Kong4,923
AsiaIndonesia31
AsiaIndia479
AsiaIran278
AsiaJapan12,342
AsiaSouth Korea2,651
AsiaKuwait482
AsiaLebanon16
AsiaSri Lanka32
AsiaPakistan469
AsiaPhilippines384
AsiaQatar37
AsiaSingapore7,502
AsiaThailand4,868
AsiaTurkey4,742
AsiaVietnam87
AsiaChinese Taipei104
EuropeAustria90
EuropeBelgium457
EuropeSwitzerland5,364
EuropeGermany3,671
EuropeDenmark1,795
EuropeSpain963
EuropeEstonia1,013
EuropeFrance3,045
EuropeUnited Kingdom8,404
EuropeGibraltar254
EuropeGreece8,352
EuropeHungary3
EuropeIreland6,990
EuropeIceland77
EuropeItaly842
EuropeLuxembourg365
EuropeMoldova195
EuropeMalta9,517
EuropeMontenegro61
EuropeNetherlands6,850
EuropeNorway4,347
EuropePoland34
EuropePortugal27,410
EuropeRussia179
EuropeSlovakia42
EuropeSlovenia55
EuropeSweden4,168
North AmericaAntigua and Barbuda1,693
North AmericaBahamas3,630
North AmericaBelize208
North AmericaBermuda230
North AmericaBarbados359
North AmericaCanada14,223
North AmericaCuraçao180
North AmericaCayman Islands566
North AmericaGuatemala4,256
North AmericaHonduras22
North AmericaSaint Lucia84
North AmericaMexico4,200
North AmericaPanama12,098
North AmericaUnited States948,191
North AmericaSaint Vincent and the Grenadines241
OceaniaAustralia10,485
OceaniaCook Islands11
OceaniaMarshall Islands25,900
OceaniaNew Zealand864
OceaniaVanuatu64
South AmericaBolivia13
South AmericaChile151
South AmericaFalkland Islands9
South AmericaGuyana41
South AmericaPeru78
South AmericaParaguay3,588
Table: Where Does Brazil Export Its Tea (2021)

Tea Imports to Brazil

While Brazil takes pride in its own tea offerings, it also welcomes teas from across the globe. In 2021, Brazil imported $3.44M worth of tea, securing the country’s position as the 110th largest tea importer worldwide. With tea imports ranking 913th, Brazil exhibits its growing curiosity and openness to a diverse range of tea products.

China led the pack as Brazil’s top tea supplier, contributing tea imports valued at $826k. The United States, Spain, Poland, and Germany also played significant roles, providing tea imports worth $716k, $443k, $418k, and $192k, respectively.

Between 2020 and 2021, Brazil witnessed remarkable growth in tea imports from China, Japan, and Spain. Compared to the previous year, Brazil’s tea imports from China surged by $134k, signifying its developing interest in Chinese tea products. Japan and Spain also showcased their flavors to Brazil, contributing an additional $54.4k and $52k worth of tea imports, respectively.

ContinentCountryTrade Value
AfricaAngola100
AfricaEgypt5,746
AfricaKenya13,907
AfricaRwanda7,259
AfricaSouth Africa1,119
AsiaUnited Arab Emirates86,287
AsiaChina825,525
AsiaIndonesia83
AsiaIndia75,991
AsiaJapan160,119
AsiaSouth Korea7,378
AsiaLebanon4,921
AsiaSri Lanka106,927
AsiaThailand1,126
AsiaTurkey161
AsiaChinese Taipei55,472
EuropeGermany191,677
EuropeSpain442,651
EuropeFinland284
EuropeFrance28,854
EuropeUnited Kingdom42,965
EuropeItaly2,138
EuropePoland417,790
EuropePortugal5,296
North AmericaCanada120,652
North AmericaGuatemala2,091
North AmericaUnited States716,182
South AmericaArgentina105,125
South AmericaChile6,956
South AmericaUruguay666
Table: Where Does Brazil Import Its Tea (2021)

Brazil’s Tea Trade: A Journey of Flavors and Discoveries

As Brazil’s tea trade unfolds, it embarks on a captivating journey of flavors and discoveries. While it may not dominate the global tea market, Brazil’s commitment to both exporting and importing teas speaks of its curiosity and openness to the world’s diverse tea offerings.

As the United States, Portugal, and other nations savor Brazilian tea, the Brazilian palate expands, embracing the teas of China, Japan, and Spain. The tea trade becomes a medium for cultural exchange, where aromas and tastes intertwine, bridging the gap between continents.

In this unfolding tale, Brazil’s tea trade stands as a testament to its pursuit of becoming a part of the global tea community. With every cup of Brazilian tea savored and every new tea imported, Brazil reaffirms its place as a curious and emerging player in the vibrant and multifaceted world of tea. Through its tea trade, Brazil extends an invitation to tea enthusiasts worldwide, welcoming them to explore the rich flavors and stories of this South American treasure.

Data: BACI

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