Top Tea Exporters in the World

Between 2020 and 2021, the global exports of tea experienced a growth of 5.06%, reaching a value of $8.13 billion compared to $7.74 billion. Tea trade accounted for 0.039% of the total world trade. In 2021, the leading tea exporters were China with $1.97 billion, Sri Lanka with $1.34 billion, Kenya with $1.2 billion, India with $709 million, and the United Arab Emirates with $316 million.

1. China

In 2021, China emerged as the top exporter of Tea worldwide, with tea exports reaching $1.97 billion. Tea ranked as the 276th most exported product in China that year. The primary destinations for China’s tea exports were Hong Kong ($460 million), Morocco ($214 million), Malaysia ($185 million), Vietnam ($107 million), and Ghana ($103 million).

Among these destinations, Hong Kong experienced the most significant growth in tea imports from China between 2020 and 2021, with an increase of $188 million. Malaysia followed suit with a growth of $44 million, and Ghana saw a notable increase of $23.5 million in tea imports from China.

2. Sri Lanka

In 2021, Sri Lanka solidified its position as the second-largest exporter of Tea globally, with tea exports amounting to $1.34 billion. Tea stood out as Sri Lanka’s topmost exported product during the same year. The primary destinations for Sri Lanka’s tea exports were Iraq ($147 million), Russia ($122 million), Turkey ($105 million), the United Arab Emirates ($98.4 million), and Iran ($75.8 million).

Notably, the United Arab Emirates experienced significant growth in tea imports from Sri Lanka between 2020 and 2021, with an increase of $58.6 million. Iraq followed suit with a growth of $34.7 million, and Libya saw a notable increase of $19.1 million in tea imports from Sri Lanka.

3. Kenya

In 2018, Kenya had a significant tea export value of $1.2 billion, ranking as the world’s third-largest tea exporter. Tea also stood out as the top exported product in Kenya during the same year. The primary destinations for Kenyan tea exports were Pakistan, with an export value of $471 million, followed by Egypt with $170 million, the United Kingdom with $114 million, the United Arab Emirates with $68 million, and Russia with $49.8 million.

Between 2020 and 2021, Kenya experienced remarkable growth in its tea export markets. The fastest-growing markets for Kenyan tea during this period were Sudan, with a growth of $35.3 million, followed by the Democratic Republic of the Congo with $23.7 million, and Egypt with $22 million.

Country	China	Sri Lanka	Kenya	Vietnam
Angola	414,388	1,682,529	34,334	651
Burundi	8,820
Benin	14,211,864	36,503
Burkina Faso	2,841,134	1,430,286	1,702,005
Botswana	64,039	15,492	796
Cote d’Ivoire	12,294,910	4,917,626	3,215,539
Cameroon	10,551,486		96,042
Democratic Republic of the Congo	766		23,737,219
Republic of the Congo	784,372	2,221,353	99,910
Comoros	1,363
Djibouti	28,467		761,081
Algeria	50,268,470	229,257
Egypt	2,359,835	11,416,976	170,322,988
Eritrea			337,532
Ethiopia	37,659	97,409	35,042
Gabon	1,080,309	78,731	64,069
Ghana	103,309,909	13,242,714	997,588
Guinea	13,165,180	6,392,405	67,561
Gambia	21,252,718	1,869,648	12,541
Guinea-Bissau		59,102
Equatorial Guinea	53,560	42,318
Kenya	37,272	93,251		139,376
Liberia	673,826	790,477	30,788
Libya	16,563,375	49,203,004
Morocco	214,320,160	251,194	144,727
Madagascar	1,244	9,913
Mali	24,778,424	591,357	934,115
Mozambique	30,155	136,811	51	159
Mauritania	75,800,952	1,218,143
Mauritius	51,019	29,961	438,145	237
Malawi			24,376
Namibia	2,953
Niger	16,165,201	225,069	159,681
Nigeria	2,275,673	3,418,475	8,003,968	316,026
Rwanda	10,352		9,540
Sudan	168,055		35,260,533
Senegal	57,140,146	3,297,845	348,915
Sierra Leone	573,945	721,281
Sao Tome and Principe	1,546
Somalia		77,860	5,354,892
South Sudan			1,014,250
Eswatini	2,776		131
Seychelles	Chad	321,924	16
Chad	2,494,961	23,973	1,097,060
Togo	55,212,238	436,804	253,669
Tunisia	3,365,879	1,849,156	70
Tanzania	70,000		680,607
Uganda		34,477	313,594
South Africa	2,763,809	5,225,814	1,111,378	219
Zambia	30,063	61,113	221,644
Zimbabwe	1,933
Afghanistan	10,491,969		5,155,500
United Arab Emirates	11,555,047	98,366,188	67,979,595	2,452,733
Armenia	46,175	432,048	119	14,776
Azerbaijan	225,430	50,065,084	365,424	861,486
Bangladesh	62,257	82,702	238,746
Bahrain		657,588	25,663
Brunei	31,385	197,215		17,121
China		64,208,808	6,156,426	14,048,418
Cyprus	7,697	388,496	22,995	21,469
Georgia	47,941	1,862,067
Hong Kong	460,136,219	20,164,857	570,277	27,679
Indonesia	1,431,883	1,277,323	5,317,739	6,518,913
India	1,745,492	1,485,104	11,692,245	3,955,944
Iran	4,677,334	75,794,629	19,158,075
Iraq	83,000	147,137,453	197,500	9,874,860
Israel	411,648	6,948,526	121,733	92,530
Jordan	250,956	29,351,820	7,227,704	52,798
Japan	54,241,761	41,422,617	8,496,316	901,895
Kazakhstan	10,153,285	3,988,075	32,338,031	707,418
Kyrgyzstan	5,987,769	3,612,321	1,034,314	113,273
Cambodia	202,471	28,062		24,494
South Korea	5,908,371	1,916,580	9,167	157,774
Kuwait	67,865	9,568,390	17,331	81,167
Laos	1,213,581			52,939
Lebanon	62,356	14,948,747	55	316,119
Sri Lanka	5,731,354		3,329,853	30,318
Macau	1,216,493	251,572	6,002	1,632
Maldives	32,652	1,570,355		29
Burma	15,572,557	120,649	28,912
Mongolia	808,553	1,198,208	19,174	74
Malaysia	185,108,306	1,770,921	3,693,352	3,023,398
Nepal	32,064	83,190	26,471	172
Oman	32,993	547,871	2,545,898	2,375
Pakistan	7,497,266	370,675	470,666,798	72,093,481
Philippines	700,205	858,748		2,386,602
Palestine		4,327,434
North Korea	867
Qatar	150,220	2,689,877	2,461,642	2,366
Saudi Arabia	2,630,888	48,513,727	8,451,361	3,976,811
Singapore	7,055,550	2,982,140	321,336	303,423
Syria	257,338	39,534,629
Thailand	25,241,755	662,635	3,602	2,711,384
Tajikistan	10,252,737	1,101,368	25,802	560,331
Turkmenistan	2,809,110	148,369	87,455
Turkey	428,828	105,054,160	4,778,551	341,636
Uzbekistan	42,422,870	4,588,956	3,957,685	437,966
Vietnam	107,383,458	1,772,840	44,282
Chinese Taipei	3,592,001	20,541,832	1,541,046	28,844,166
Yemen	47,960	833,476	42,460,694
Albania		8,186,974	6,555
Austria	160,411	909,861	203,741	15,113
Belgium	9,800,328	11,904,022	876,194	826,864
Bulgaria	265,136	1,360,549	35,658
Bosnia and Herzegovina	140,538	4,485	57	126
Belarus	145,303	3,301,665		291,527
Switzerland	2,257,613	1,599,763	7,203,074	15,817
Czechia	1,211,533	2,139,958	6,470	124,833
Germany	43,684,686	35,999,831	3,563,990	1,023,475
Denmark	35,642	2,354,736	10	423
Spain	6,456,408	657,509	129,420	104,888
Estonia	21,609	688,888		1,032
Finland	76,063	2,949,449	106,187	167,324
France	19,186,794	6,423,174	86,273	540,515
United Kingdom	10,655,686	9,610,956	113,678,625	1,827,056
Greece	330,947	2,290,392	9,724	1,232
Croatia	32,049	1,574	1,121
Hungary	92,500	745,620		4,054
Ireland	376,295	77,517	7,762,773	7,357
Iceland	45,979	84,565	1,243	4,050
Italy	4,818,403	4,745,005	21,510	10,854
Lithuania	680,466	1,735,904	31,210	107,312
Luxembourg	43,636	27,912		145
Latvia	28,480	1,193,444		142,981
Moldova	148,807	316,090	1,324	35,163
North Macedonia	73,823	964,517
Malta	20,706	41,135	24,684
Montenegro	60,748	7,609	5,620
Netherlands	10,219,108	22,015,122	5,339,040	260,717
Norway	1,107,047	1,264,392	6,288	12,609
Poland	15,669,460	24,139,592	19,283,607	1,099,397
Portugal	96,334	43,221	327
Romania	41,735	339,669		79,559
Russia	50,966,493	121,665,873	49,761,133	20,013,926
Serbia	173,740	78,166	30,868
Slovakia	410,698	39,715	25	1,454
Slovenia	100,229	26,056	702
Sweden	184,769	3,002,469	100,623	101,788
Ukraine	6,947,897	22,172,434	4,842,786	2,437,955
Aruba	4,775
Antigua and Barbuda		15,605
Bahamas	5,370
Belize	7,381	222,959
Bermuda	189	15		25
Barbados	16,610	58,179
Canada	12,175,604	6,048,090	2,531,202	302,069
Costa Rica	51,856	54,466
Cayman Islands	284
Dominican Republic	87,861	3,134		134
Grenada	634
Guatemala	8,578	1,699
Haiti		10
Honduras	8,381	231
Jamaica	2,063
Saint Lucia		2,814
Mexico	1,692,889	98,926		70,699
Nicaragua	812
Panama	473,053		61,425
El Salvador	11,369	25		157
Trinidad and Tobago	27,765	395,255		3,825
United States	63,844,054	40,697,276	6,993,725	9,179,906
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	315	4,796
American Samoa		185,583
Australia	3,412,947	22,861,074	45,083	287,792
Fiji	21,172	2,292,119
Guam		2,301
Kiribati		23,590
New Caledonia	4,192
New Zealand	401,594	10,942,434	395,305	49,855
Papua New Guinea	5,430	72,238
Samoa	2,603	113,861
Argentina	1,273,518	345,554	87	228
Bolivia	94,802	191,732
Brazil	825,525	106,927	13,907
Chile	2,778,756	35,667,653	5,295,722	443,954
Colombia	285,309	188	44,825
Ecuador	143,447	70,371		8,876
Guyana		253,891
Peru	627,866	148,106	910,140	59,012
Paraguay		5,404
Suriname	14,176	286,033
Uruguay	101,819	583,437		622

4. India

In 2021, India maintained its position as the fourth-largest exporter of tea worldwide, with tea exports totaling $709 million. Tea stood as the 110th most exported product from India during the same year. The primary destinations for India’s tea exports were Iran ($96.8 million), Russia ($86.7 million), the United States ($68.6 million), the United Arab Emirates ($56.3 million), and Germany ($55.2 million).

Notably, the United Arab Emirates witnessed a substantial increase in tea imports from India between 2020 and 2021, with a growth of $14.6 million. Germany followed suit with a notable increase of $14.2 million, while the United States experienced a growth of $9.68 million in tea imports from India.

5. United Arab Emirates

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates solidified its position as the fifth-largest exporter of tea globally, with tea exports reaching $316 million. Among the export products from the United Arab Emirates, tea held the 87th rank in terms of export volume during the same year. The primary destinations for tea exports from the United Arab Emirates were Saudi Arabia ($65.5 million), Kuwait ($34.7 million), Iraq ($28 million), Russia ($25.7 million), and China ($25 million).

Notably, China emerged as a rapidly growing export market for tea from the United Arab Emirates between 2020 and 2021, experiencing a significant increase of $24.3 million. Bahrain followed suit with a notable growth of $7.02 million, while Russia witnessed a rise of $3.51 million in tea imports from the United Arab Emirates.

6. Poland

In 2021, Poland emerged as a significant player in the tea industry, exporting a total of $262 million worth of tea. This positioned Poland as the 6th largest exporter of tea globally. Within Poland, tea ranked as the 256th most exported product for the year.

The main destinations for Poland’s tea exports were France, with $50.1 million in value, followed by the United States with $20 million, Australia with $19.8 million, the Netherlands with $15.6 million, and the United Kingdom with $15.4 million.

7. Germany

In 2021, Germany played a significant role in the global tea export market, with a total tea export value of $241 million. This positioned Germany as the 7th largest exporter of tea worldwide. Within Germany, tea ranked as the 584th most exported product for the year.

The primary destinations for Germany’s tea exports were France, with a value of $50.2 million, followed by the Netherlands with $24.8 million, the United States with $20.6 million, Poland with $18.6 million, and Austria with $14.2 million.

Among these destinations, the fastest-growing export markets for Germany’s tea industry between 2020 and 2021 were France, experiencing an increase of $7.83 million, followed by Poland with $4.36 million, and Austria with $1.68 million.

8. Japan

In 2021, Japan maintained its position as the 8th largest tea exporter globally, with tea exports amounting to $196 million. Among Japan’s exported goods, tea held the 337th rank in terms of export volume during the same year. The primary destinations for Japanese tea exports were the United States ($93.5 million), Germany ($19.2 million), Chinese Taipei ($15.8 million), Singapore ($9.63 million), and Canada ($8.85 million).

Notably, the United States emerged as the fastest growing export market for Japanese tea between 2020 and 2021, experiencing a significant increase of $13.9 million. Germany followed suit with a noteworthy growth of $7.41 million, while Singapore witnessed a rise of $2.36 million in tea imports from Japan.

9. Vietnam

In 2021, Vietnam solidified its position as the 9th largest tea exporter globally, with tea exports reaching a value of $195 million. Among Vietnam’s export commodities, tea ranked 208th in terms of export volume during the same year. The primary destinations for Vietnamese tea exports were Pakistan ($72.1 million), Chinese Taipei ($28.8 million), Russia ($20 million), China ($14 million), and Iraq ($9.87 million).

Notably, Iraq emerged as the fastest growing export market for Vietnamese tea between 2020 and 2021, experiencing a significant increase of $4.24 million. Pakistan followed suit with a noteworthy growth of $2.87 million, while China witnessed a rise of $2.78 million in tea imports from Vietnam.

10. United Kingdom

In 2021, the United Kingdom made a significant contribution to the global tea export market, with a total export value of $133 million. This positioned the United Kingdom as the 10th largest exporter of tea worldwide. Within the country, tea ranked as the 339th most exported product for the year.

The primary destinations for tea exports from the United Kingdom were Ireland, with a value of $26.7 million, followed by the United States with $21 million, Canada with $16.4 million, the Netherlands with $12.9 million, and France with $10.3 million.

Among these destinations, the fastest-growing export markets for the United Kingdom’s tea industry between 2020 and 2021 were the Netherlands, experiencing an increase of $5.38 million, followed by Hong Kong with $2.76 million, and the United States with $2.59 million.

11. Russia

In 2021, Russia emerged as a significant player in the global tea export market, with a total export value of $115 million. This positioned Russia as the 11th largest exporter of tea worldwide. Within the country, tea ranked as the 245th most exported product for the year.

The main destinations for tea exports from Russia were Belarus, with a value of $29.5 million, followed by Kazakhstan with $22.6 million, Ukraine with $16 million, Kyrgyzstan with $6.03 million, and Azerbaijan with $5.95 million.

During the period between 2020 and 2021, the fastest-growing export markets for Russia’s tea industry were Kazakhstan, experiencing a significant increase of $5.18 million, followed by Belarus with $1.41 million, and Ukraine with $1.19 million.

12. Chinese Taipei

In 2021, Chinese Taipei cemented its position as the 12th largest global exporter of tea, with tea exports valued at $111 million. Among Chinese Taipei’s export items, tea ranked 272nd in terms of export volume during the same year. The primary destinations for Chinese Taipei’s tea exports were China ($32.3 million), the United States ($26.2 million), Hong Kong ($7.32 million), Japan ($6.93 million), and Canada ($5.23 million).

Notably, the United States emerged as the fastest growing export market for Chinese Taipei’s tea between 2020 and 2021, experiencing a significant increase of $11.3 million. Germany followed suit with noteworthy growth of $3.05 million, while Canada witnessed a rise of $1.53 million in tea imports from Chinese Taipei.

13. Indonesia

In 2021, Indonesia solidified its position as the 13th largest global exporter of tea, with tea exports amounting to $101 million. Among Indonesia’s export commodities, tea ranked 242nd in terms of export volume during the same year. The primary destinations for Indonesia’s tea exports were Malaysia ($12.2 million), Russia ($12 million), Australia ($11.1 million), the United States ($7.29 million), and Chinese Taipei ($4.66 million).

Notably, Thailand emerged as the fastest growing export market for Indonesia’s tea between 2020 and 2021, experiencing a significant increase of $1.1 million. The United Arab Emirates followed suit with notable growth of $647,000, while the Netherlands witnessed a rise of $506,000 in tea imports from Indonesia.

14. Rwanda

In 2021, Rwanda achieved notable success as an exporter of tea with a total export value of $90.1 million, securing its position as the world’s 14th largest tea exporter. Tea also held a prominent position in Rwanda’s export portfolio, ranking as the 4th most exported product in the country. The primary destinations for Rwandan tea exports included Pakistan, with an export value of $33.1 million, followed by the United Kingdom with $12.7 million, Egypt with $11.4 million, Kazakhstan with $9.01 million, and Kenya with $4.39 million.

During the period between 2020 and 2021, Rwanda experienced impressive growth in its tea export markets. The fastest-growing markets for Rwandan tea during this period were Pakistan, witnessing a growth of $4.42 million, followed by China with $3.1 million, and Kazakhstan with $2.02 million.

15. United States

In 2021, the United States exported $89.5 million worth of tea, positioning itself as the 15th largest tea exporter globally. Within the United States, tea ranked 738th among the most exported products. The primary destinations for tea exports from the United States were Canada ($46.7 million), Japan ($4.05 million), Germany ($3.82 million), Mexico ($3.33 million), and the Netherlands ($3.24 million).

During the period from 2020 to 2021, the United States experienced significant growth in its tea export markets, particularly in Canada ($2.14 million), the Netherlands ($1.6 million), and Germany ($1.41 million).

16. Netherlands

In 2021, the Netherlands established itself as a notable player in the global tea export market, with tea exports reaching a value of $84.7 million. This positioned the Netherlands as the 16th largest exporter of tea worldwide. Within the country, tea ranked as the 610th most exported product for the year.

The primary destinations for tea exports from the Netherlands were Spain, with a value of $13.2 million, followed by Germany with $11.9 million, Belgium with $10.5 million, Poland with $6.78 million, and Austria with $5.58 million.

During the period between 2020 and 2021, the Netherlands experienced significant growth in its tea exports to Germany, with an increase of $4.49 million. Additionally, there was notable growth in tea exports to Finland, with a rise of $1.25 million, and Ireland, with an increase of $1.04 million.

17. Argentina

In 2021, Argentina exported $78.7 million worth of tea, ranking as the 17th largest tea exporter globally. Within Argentina, tea held the 91st position among the most exported products. The primary destinations for Argentina’s tea exports were the United States ($53.9 million), Chile ($4.77 million), Germany ($3.68 million), Poland ($3.65 million), and Russia ($2.76 million).

The fastest-growing export markets for Argentine tea between 2020 and 2021 were the United States ($2.45 million), Vietnam ($380,000), and Russia ($367,000).

18. Malawi

In 2021, Malawi emerged as a significant player in the global tea market, with tea exports totaling $64.3 million and ranking it as the 18th largest tea exporter worldwide. Tea also held a prominent position as Malawi’s 5th most exported product during that year. The primary destinations for Malawi’s tea exports were the United Kingdom, with an export value of $15.5 million, followed closely by South Africa with $15 million, the United States with $14.6 million, Germany with $4.75 million, and Poland with $3.4 million.

Malawi experienced impressive growth in its tea export markets between 2020 and 2021. The fastest-growing markets for Malawian tea during this period were the United States, with a remarkable growth of $6.99 million, followed by Germany with $1.66 million, and China with $559,000.

19. France

In 2021, France emerged as a significant exporter in the global tea market, with tea exports reaching a value of $59.9 million. This positioned France as the 19th largest tea exporter in the world. Among the various products exported by France, tea ranked 679th in terms of export volume for the same year.

The primary destinations for French tea exports were Belgium, with a value of $12.3 million, followed by Japan with $9.55 million, the Netherlands with $7.67 million, Spain with $5.11 million, and Switzerland with $2.83 million.

Between 2020 and 2021, France experienced notable growth in its tea exports to Spain, with an increase of $2.29 million. Additionally, there was significant growth in tea exports to Japan, with an increase of $2.09 million, and Belgium, with a rise of $1.34 million.

20. Hong Kong

In 2021, Hong Kong solidified its position as the 20th largest exporter of tea in the world, with tea exports amounting to $43.8 million. Among Hong Kong’s export commodities, tea ranked 246th in terms of export volume during the same year. The primary destinations for Hong Kong’s tea exports were Vietnam ($34.3 million), China ($3.09 million), Chinese Taipei ($1.76 million), the United States ($1.4 million), and South Korea ($533,000).

Notably, Vietnam emerged as the fastest growing export market for Hong Kong’s tea between 2020 and 2021, experiencing a significant increase of $9.45 million. Chinese Taipei followed suit with notable growth of $1.51 million, while the United States witnessed a rise of $743,000 in tea imports from Hong Kong.

21. Jordan

In 2021, Jordan established itself as the 21st largest exporter of tea globally, with tea exports amounting to $40.1 million. Among Jordan’s export commodities, tea held the 59th position in terms of export volume during the same year. The primary destinations for Jordan’s tea exports were Saudi Arabia ($18.4 million), Egypt ($14.8 million), Qatar ($3.85 million), Kuwait ($814,000), and the United Arab Emirates ($591,000).

Significantly, Egypt emerged as the fastest growing export market for Jordan’s tea between 2020 and 2021, experiencing a remarkable increase of $11.5 million. Saudi Arabia followed suit with notable growth of $4.59 million, while Qatar witnessed a rise of $1.51 million in tea imports from Jordan.

22. Tanzania

In 2021, Tanzania made its mark as a significant player in the global tea trade, with tea exports reaching a value of $38.8 million and securing its position as the 22nd largest tea exporter worldwide. Tea also held a respectable ranking as the 31st most exported product in Tanzania during the same year. The primary destinations for Tanzanian tea exports were the United Kingdom, accounting for $9.78 million, followed by Pakistan with $7.19 million, South Africa with $5.79 million, Kenya with $4.46 million, and Oman with $3.93 million.

Tanzania experienced notable growth in its tea export markets between 2020 and 2021. The fastest-growing export markets for Tanzanian tea during this period were the United Kingdom, showing an impressive increase of $2.6 million, followed by Kenya with $1.57 million, and South Africa with $1.39 million.

23. Malaysia

In 2021, Malaysia solidified its position as the 23rd largest exporter of tea globally, with tea exports totaling $35.6 million. Among Malaysia’s exported goods, tea ranked 416th in terms of export volume during that year. The primary destinations for Malaysia’s tea exports were Vietnam ($27.4 million), Thailand ($2.39 million), Singapore ($1.32 million), Brunei ($949,000), and the United Arab Emirates ($681,000).

Notably, Vietnam emerged as the fastest growing export market for Malaysia’s tea between 2020 and 2021, experiencing a significant increase of $6.52 million. The United Arab Emirates followed suit with a noteworthy growth of $636,000, while Singapore witnessed a rise of $503,000 in tea imports from Malaysia.

24. Spain

In 2021, Spain played a notable role in the global tea market, exporting tea with a value of $33.5 million. This positioned Spain as the 24th largest tea exporter worldwide. Among the products exported by Spain, tea ranked 721st in terms of export volume for the same year.

The main destinations for Spanish tea exports were Italy, with a value of $16.5 million, followed by Japan with $4.93 million, France with $3.56 million, Portugal with $1.92 million, and Saudi Arabia with $1.45 million.

During the period between 2020 and 2021, Spain experienced significant growth in its tea exports to Italy, with an increase of $15.5 million. Additionally, there was notable growth in tea exports to Japan, with an increase of $3.95 million, and Croatia, with a rise of $213,000.

25. Canada

In 2021, Canada exported $31.4 million worth of tea, ranking as the 25th largest tea exporter globally. Tea held the 562nd position among Canada’s most exported products that year. The primary destinations for Canada’s tea exports were the United States ($28.6 million), Morocco ($514,000), Ireland ($305,000), the United Kingdom ($291,000), and the Netherlands ($189,000).

Notably, Canada experienced significant growth in its tea export markets between 2020 and 2021, with Morocco leading the way at an increase of $412,000, followed by Ireland at $302,000, and the Netherlands at $178,000.

26. Switzerland

In 2021, Switzerland also made its mark in the global tea trade, exporting tea worth $29.8 million and ranking as the 26th largest tea exporter in the world. Within Switzerland, tea was the 437th most exported product for the same year.

The primary destinations for Swiss tea exports were the United Kingdom, with a value of $18.5 million, followed by France with $5.35 million, Germany with $1.31 million, the Netherlands with $1.31 million, and Poland with $1.07 million.

Between 2020 and 2021, Switzerland witnessed significant growth in tea exports to the United Kingdom, with an increase of $5.5 million. There was also notable growth in tea exports to Germany, with a rise of $522,000, and Ireland, with an increase of $255,000.

27. Burundi

In 2021, Burundi emerged as a notable player in the global tea market, exporting tea worth $28.6 million and securing the 27th position among the world’s largest tea exporters. Within Burundi itself, tea held a prominent position as the third most exported product during the same year. The primary destinations for Burundi’s tea exports included Pakistan, which accounted for $9.33 million, followed by Oman with $5.92 million, Egypt with $4.84 million, China with $4.57 million, and the United Kingdom with $3.57 million.

Burundi experienced remarkable growth in its tea export markets between 2020 and 2021. The fastest-growing markets for Burundi’s tea during this period were the United Kingdom, witnessing an impressive increase of $3.5 million, followed by China with $1.45 million, and Egypt with $451,000.

28. Thailand

In 2021, Thailand established itself as the 28th largest tea exporter globally, with tea exports amounting to $25.4 million. Among Thailand’s exported goods, tea ranked 542nd in terms of export volume during that year. The primary destinations for Thailand’s tea exports were Laos ($5.49 million), the United States ($3.6 million), China ($2.86 million), Indonesia ($2.31 million), and Cambodia ($2.1 million).

Notably, China emerged as the fastest growing export market for Thailand’s tea between 2020 and 2021, experiencing a significant increase of $2.08 million. The United States followed suit with a notable growth of $1.53 million, while Singapore witnessed a rise of $722,000 in tea imports from Thailand.

29. Uganda

In 2021, Uganda made its mark in the global tea trade by exporting tea valued at $24.7 million, securing the 29th position among the world’s leading tea exporters. Tea held a significant position within Uganda itself as the 18th most exported product during the same year. The primary destinations for Uganda’s tea exports included Pakistan, accounting for a substantial amount of $14.3 million, followed by Kenya with $5.49 million, Russia with $1.26 million, China with $851,000, and the United Arab Emirates with $667,000.

Uganda experienced notable growth in its tea export markets between 2020 and 2021. The fastest-growing markets for Ugandan tea during this period were China, with a noteworthy increase of $504,000, followed by Russia with $460,000, and Switzerland with $343,000.

30. Nepal

In 2021, Nepal ranked as the 30th largest tea exporter globally, with tea exports amounting to $24.3 million. Tea held a prominent position as Nepal’s 13th most exported product during the same year. The primary destinations for Nepal’s tea exports were India ($20.2 million), Germany ($1.31 million), Russia ($885,000), Japan ($473,000), and the United States ($280,000).

Notably, Germany emerged as the fastest growing export market for Nepal’s tea between 2020 and 2021, experiencing a significant increase of $359,000. Russia followed suit with a notable growth of $287,000, while Czechia witnessed a rise of $108,000 in tea imports from Nepal.

31. South Africa

In 2021, South Africa played a significant role in the global tea trade, with tea exports amounting to $24.2 million, securing its position as the 31st largest tea exporter worldwide. Within South Africa, tea ranked as the 355th most exported product during the same year. The primary destinations for South Africa’s tea exports included Botswana, with a substantial value of $6.57 million, followed by Namibia with $3.91 million, Mozambique with $3.63 million, Eswatini with $3.02 million, and Lesotho with $2.6 million.

South Africa experienced notable growth in its tea export markets between 2020 and 2021. The fastest-growing export markets for South African tea during this period were Botswana, witnessing an increase of $322,000, followed by Mozambique with $306,000, and Lesotho with $263,000.

32. Pakistan

In 2021, Pakistan emerged as the 32nd largest tea exporter globally, with tea exports reaching $23.4 million. Tea held the 137th position among Pakistan’s most exported products during the same year. The primary destinations for Pakistan’s tea exports were Afghanistan ($10.5 million), the United States ($4.57 million), Canada ($952,000), Italy ($919,000), and Germany ($713,000).

Significantly, Afghanistan showcased the fastest-growing export market for Pakistan’s tea between 2020 and 2021, experiencing a remarkable increase of $6.58 million. Greece followed suit with a growth of $349,000, while the United States witnessed a notable rise of $295,000 in tea imports from Pakistan.

33. Morocco

In 2021, Morocco played a significant role in the global tea trade, exporting tea worth $23 million and securing its position as the 33rd largest tea exporter in the world. Within Morocco, tea ranked as the 140th most exported product during the same year. The main destinations for Moroccan tea exports were Italy, with a substantial value of $6.37 million, followed by Canada with $2.52 million, France with $2.44 million, Singapore with $2.24 million, and the United States with $2.05 million.

Morocco experienced notable growth in its tea export markets between 2020 and 2021. The fastest-growing export markets for Moroccan tea during this period were Germany, witnessing an increase of $929,000, followed by Italy with $870,000, and Canada with $772,000.

34. Zimbabwe

In 2021, Zimbabwe emerged as a notable player in the global tea market, exporting tea valued at $21.9 million and securing its position as the 34th largest tea exporter worldwide. Within Zimbabwe, tea ranked as the 18th most exported product during the same year. The main destinations for Zimbabwean tea exports were South Africa, with a significant value of $7.48 million, followed by Mozambique with $5.59 million, the United States with $3.54 million, Zambia with $1.99 million, and the United Kingdom with $1.01 million.

Zimbabwe experienced impressive growth in its tea export markets between 2020 and 2021. The fastest-growing export markets for Zimbabwean tea during this period were South Africa, witnessing an increase of $605,000, followed by Zambia with $474,000, and India with $288,000.

35. Turkey

In 2021, Turkey solidified its position as the 35th largest global tea exporter, with tea exports amounting to $21.7 million. Tea ranked 604th among Turkey’s most exported products during that year. The primary destinations for Turkey’s tea exports included Belgium ($5.98 million), Germany ($2.86 million), the United States ($1.48 million), Cyprus ($1.15 million), and the Netherlands ($951,000).

Notably, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing export market for Turkish tea between 2020 and 2021, experiencing a substantial increase of $1.08 million. Russia followed suit with a growth of $524,000, while the United Kingdom witnessed a notable rise of $487,000 in tea imports from Turkey.

Data: BACI