Understanding Tea

Chinese Taipei’s Thriving Tea Trade: A Look at Exports, Imports, and Growth Markets

Chinese Taipei, renowned for its tea culture, stands tall as a prominent player in the global tea trade.

Tea Imports Exports

Chinese Taipei’s Tea Exports

In 2021, Chinese Taipei recorded tea exports worth a substantial $111 million, securing its position as the 12th largest tea exporter globally. Among the products exported, tea ranked 272nd in terms of overall export volume from Chinese Taipei. The primary destinations for Chinese Taipei’s tea exports included China, accounting for $32.3 million, followed by the United States at $26.2 million, Hong Kong at $7.32 million, Japan at $6.93 million, and Canada at $5.23 million.

Fastest Growing Export Markets

Chinese Taipei experienced remarkable growth in its tea exports between 2020 and 2021, as evidenced by its fastest-growing export markets. The United States emerged as the leading destination with a staggering increase of $11.3 million, followed by Germany at $3.05 million, and Canada at $1.53 million. These figures underline Chinese Taipei’s success in expanding its tea exports to international markets and capitalizing on growing global tea consumption trends.

Where Does Chinese Taipei Export Its Tea (2021)

ContinentCountryTrade Value
AfricaAlgeria72
AfricaEgypt32
AfricaGhana609
AfricaKenya163
AfricaMorocco15,391
AfricaMozambique5,470
AfricaMauritius20,570
AfricaNigeria1,761
AfricaEswatini154,649
AfricaSeychelles5,168
AfricaTunisia188
AfricaSouth Africa133,101
AfricaZimbabwe260
AsiaUnited Arab Emirates210,883
AsiaAzerbaijan741
AsiaBrunei117,995
AsiaChina32,324,618
AsiaCyprus9,172
AsiaHong Kong7,320,785
AsiaIndonesia1,376,841
AsiaIndia14,784
AsiaIsrael895
AsiaJapan6,929,488
AsiaCambodia499,097
AsiaSouth Korea1,588,832
AsiaKuwait2,933
AsiaLaos839
AsiaLebanon9,800
AsiaSri Lanka2,944
AsiaMacau833,553
AsiaMaldives425
AsiaBurma128,454
AsiaMongolia8,815
AsiaMalaysia3,562,827
AsiaNepal663
AsiaPakistan1,103
AsiaPhilippines3,205,891
AsiaQatar48,018
AsiaSaudi Arabia18,744
AsiaSingapore4,529,854
AsiaThailand883,872
AsiaTurkey317
AsiaVietnam1,686,910
EuropeAustria42,754
EuropeBelgium62,614
EuropeBulgaria931
EuropeBosnia and Herzegovina850
EuropeBelarus12,370
EuropeSwitzerland280,351
EuropeCzechia210,244
EuropeGermany4,775,191
EuropeDenmark13,842
EuropeSpain19,749
EuropeEstonia7,886
EuropeFinland30,359
EuropeFrance832,683
EuropeUnited Kingdom1,609,297
EuropeGreece2,772
EuropeCroatia1,766
EuropeHungary43,286
EuropeIreland75,734
EuropeIceland1,788
EuropeItaly116,352
EuropeLithuania26,695
EuropeLuxembourg467
EuropeLatvia76,740
EuropeMoldova63
EuropeNorth Macedonia903
EuropeMalta199
EuropeMontenegro982
EuropeNetherlands825,838
EuropeNorway125,945
EuropePoland77,579
EuropePortugal211
EuropeRomania3,565
EuropeRussia239,092
EuropeSlovakia16,598
EuropeSlovenia2,688
EuropeSweden117,592
EuropeUkraine40,177
North AmericaBahamas1,898
North AmericaBelize1,987
North AmericaBermuda111
North AmericaCanada5,230,718
North AmericaCosta Rica12,140
North AmericaCayman Islands8,985
North AmericaDominican Republic788
North AmericaGuatemala6,800
North AmericaHonduras648
North AmericaJamaica194
North AmericaSaint Lucia179
North AmericaMexico65,097
North AmericaNicaragua4,875
North AmericaPanama8,220
North AmericaEl Salvador6,058
North AmericaTrinidad and Tobago6,767
North AmericaUnited States26,164,837
OceaniaAustralia3,683,866
OceaniaFiji6,403
OceaniaGuam27,500
OceaniaKiribati143
OceaniaMarshall Islands430
OceaniaNew Zealand298,714
OceaniaPalau895
OceaniaPapua New Guinea430
OceaniaFrench Polynesia2,471
OceaniaTuvalu788
South AmericaArgentina13,460
South AmericaBolivia5,450
South AmericaBrazil55,472
South AmericaChile59,732
South AmericaColombia71,246
South AmericaEcuador2,675
South AmericaPeru13,276
South AmericaParaguay107
South AmericaSuriname787
South AmericaUruguay6,343

Chinese Taipei’s Tea Imports

In 2021, Chinese Taipei imported a significant $89.1 million worth of tea, positioning itself as the 25th largest tea importer worldwide. Tea ranked 360th among the most imported products in Chinese Taipei during the same year. Chinese Taipei primarily imports tea from Vietnam, which accounted for the majority of imports at $28.8 million, followed by Sri Lanka at $20.5 million, Japan at $15.8 million, India at $7.05 million, and Indonesia at $4.66 million.

Emerging Import Markets

Chinese Taipei witnessed notable growth in tea imports between 2020 and 2021, indicating its growing appetite for a diverse range of tea offerings and expanding trade relationships. Vietnam demonstrated the highest growth, with an increase of $2.04 million, followed by Hong Kong at $1.51 million, and China at $1.33 million. These figures reflect Chinese Taipei’s efforts to diversify its tea sources and establish strong trade ties with key tea-producing regions.

Where Does Chinese Taipei Import Its Tea (2021)

ContinentCountryTrade Value
AfricaEgypt2,517
AfricaKenya1,541,046
AfricaMauritius3,411
AfricaMalawi490
AfricaRwanda1,881
AfricaSouth Africa40,938
AsiaUnited Arab Emirates412,762
AsiaChina3,592,001
AsiaGeorgia30,032
AsiaHong Kong1,755,248
AsiaIndonesia4,662,826
AsiaIndia7,050,869
AsiaIran10,680
AsiaJapan15,804,601
AsiaSouth Korea67,982
AsiaLaos4,780
AsiaSri Lanka20,541,832
AsiaMacau145
AsiaBurma528,327
AsiaMalaysia46,184
AsiaNepal30,112
AsiaOman29
AsiaPhilippines330
AsiaSingapore750,914
AsiaThailand259,875
AsiaTurkey8,750
AsiaVietnam28,844,166
EuropeAustria2,414
EuropeBelgium5,560
EuropeSwitzerland3,906
EuropeGermany108,171
EuropeDenmark7,256
EuropeFinland96
EuropeFrance209,140
EuropeUnited Kingdom679,159
EuropeGreece135
EuropeItaly27,083
EuropeNetherlands9,403
EuropePoland1,215,070
EuropeRussia9,778
EuropeSweden7,735
EuropeUkraine116
North AmericaCanada16,975
North AmericaUnited States189,160
OceaniaAustralia4,263
OceaniaNew Zealand514,808
OceaniaPapua New Guinea66,661
South AmericaArgentina76,454
South AmericaBrazil104
South AmericaColombia731
South AmericaPeru31

Vietnam Tea: A Popular and Reliable Choice for Chinese Taipei’s Imports

Vietnam tea has consistently been a popular and trustworthy choice for Chinese Taipei, thanks to its premium quality and competitive pricing. In 2021, Chinese Taipei imported tea from Vietnam with a total value of $28,844,166, marking a 6% increase compared to the previous year. Vietnam holds a significant position as an important supplier of tea to Chinese Taipei, catering to its tea requirements effectively.

Conclusion

Chinese Taipei’s tea trade showcases the nation’s strong foothold in the global tea market, fueled by its rich tea heritage and commitment to quality. As a significant tea exporter, Chinese Taipei has successfully captured markets in China, the United States, and other countries around the world. Concurrently, its tea imports highlight the country’s diverse tea preferences, with Vietnam being the primary source. The emergence of Vietnam, Hong Kong, and China as the fastest-growing import markets indicates Chinese Taipei’s drive to diversify its tea sources and strengthen trade partnerships. With its thriving tea trade, Chinese Taipei continues to leave an indelible mark on the global tea industry, drawing on its cultural heritage and fostering international tea connections.

Data: BACI

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