Top Tea Importers in Oceania

The total tea import in Oceania is relatively modest, amounting to only $150 million. Among the countries in the region, Australia stands out as the leading importer with $120 million, followed by New Zealand with $23.4 million and Fiji with $3.4 million.

1. Australia

In 2021, Australia emerged as the 23rd largest importer of tea globally, with tea imports amounting to $120 million. Tea ranked as the 314th most imported product in Australia during the same year. Australia primarily imports tea from Sri Lanka, accounting for $22.9 million, followed by India at $21.8 million, Poland at $19.8 million, the United Arab Emirates at $18.3 million, and Indonesia at $11.1 million.

Between 2020 and 2021, Australia witnessed significant growth in its tea import markets. The fastest-growing markets during this period were Sri Lanka, with an increase of $6.81 million, followed by New Zealand with $4.11 million, and Japan with $912,000.

2. New Zealand

In 2021, New Zealand emerged as the 61st largest importer of tea globally, with tea imports amounting to $23.4 million. Tea ranked as the 330th most imported product in New Zealand during the same year. New Zealand primarily imports tea from Sri Lanka, accounting for $10.9 million, followed by Indonesia at $2.86 million, Poland at $2.13 million, Australia at $2.02 million, and India at $1.79 million.

Between 2020 and 2021, New Zealand witnessed notable growth in its tea import markets. The fastest-growing markets during this period were Poland, with an increase of $1.6 million, followed by Australia with $119,000, and Chinese Taipei with $93,200.

3. Fiji

In 2021, Fiji ranked as the 111th largest importer of tea worldwide, with tea imports totaling $3.4 million. Tea held the 147th position among the most imported products in Fiji during the same year. Fiji primarily imports tea from Sri Lanka, accounting for $2.29 million, followed by Indonesia at $527,000, India at $193,000, Australia at $137,000, and Papua New Guinea at $102,000.

Between 2020 and 2021, Fiji experienced significant growth in its tea import markets. The fastest-growing markets during this period were Indonesia, with an increase of $202,000, followed by India with $110,000, and Papua New Guinea with $63,300.

Regarding tariffs, in 2018, Fiji maintained an average tariff of 4.87% on tea imports. Notably, countries such as Angola, Burundi, Benin, Burkina Faso, and Botswana implemented a Most Favored Nation duty rate treatment of 5% for tea imports, suggesting a relatively consistent tariff structure for tea trade across these nations.

4. New Caledonia

In 2021, New Caledonia emerged as the 150th largest importer of tea globally, with tea imports amounting to $892,000. Among the imported products in New Caledonia during the same year, tea held the 307th position. New Caledonia primarily sources its tea from France, contributing $406,000, followed by Indonesia at $200,000, Singapore at $160,000, the United Arab Emirates at $76,000, and Australia at $15,400.

During the period between 2020 and 2021, New Caledonia experienced significant growth in its tea import markets. The markets that exhibited the fastest growth during this period were Indonesia, with an increase of $198,000, followed by the United States with $11,300, and Australia with $10,400.

5. Samoa

In 2021, Samoa emerged as the 158th largest importer of tea worldwide, with tea imports amounting to $614,000. Likewise, tea held the 158th position among the most imported products in Samoa during the same year. Samoa primarily imports tea from Fiji, contributing $263,000, followed by New Zealand at $129,000, Sri Lanka at $114,000, Indonesia at $74,800, and the United States at $21,700.

During the period between 2020 and 2021, Samoa experienced notable growth in its tea import markets. The markets that exhibited the fastest growth during this period were Sri Lanka, with an increase of $114,000, followed by Fiji with $73,300, and Indonesia with $22,700.

As for tariffs, in 2018, Samoa had an average tariff rate of 5% for tea. Among the countries, Angola, Burundi, Benin, Burkina Faso, and Botswana had the highest import tariffs for tea, each applying a Most Favoured Nation duty rate treatment of 5%.

6. French Polynesia

In 2021, French Polynesia ranked as the 164th largest importer of tea globally, with tea imports totaling $475,000. During the same year, tea occupied the 341st position among the most imported products in French Polynesia. The primary sources of tea imports for French Polynesia were France, accounting for $325,000, followed by the United States with $78,600, New Zealand with $32,700, Singapore with $20,300, and Germany with $6,940.

French Polynesia experienced significant growth in its tea import markets between 2020 and 2021. Notably, the markets that exhibited the fastest growth during this period were France, with an increase of $111,000, followed by New Zealand with $21,600, and Germany with $3,480.

Regarding tariffs, in 2019, the average tariff rate for tea in French Polynesia stood at 4.59%. Among the countries, Angola, Burundi, Benin, Burkina Faso, and Botswana had the highest import tariffs for tea, applying a Most Favoured Nation duty rate treatment of 4.67%.

7. Papua New Guinea

In 2021, Papua New Guinea ranked as the 171st largest importer of tea globally, with tea imports amounting to $334,000. During the same year, tea was the 507th most imported product in Papua New Guinea. The primary sources of tea imports for Papua New Guinea were Indonesia, contributing $160,000, followed by Australia with $93,200, Sri Lanka with $72,200, China with $5,430, and India with $1,150.

Papua New Guinea experienced notable growth in its tea import markets between 2020 and 2021. Particularly, the markets that displayed the fastest growth during this period were Indonesia, with an increase of $59,800, followed by Sri Lanka with $13,300, and Australia with $8,090.

Regarding tariffs, in 2018, Papua New Guinea had an average tariff rate of 24.7% for tea. Among the countries, Angola, Burundi, Benin, Burkina Faso, and Botswana had the highest import tariffs for tea, imposing a Most Favoured Nation duty rate treatment of 25%.

8. Solomon Island

In 2021, the Solomon Islands emerged as the 186th largest importer of tea worldwide, with tea imports totaling $139,000. During the same year, tea ranked as the 282nd most imported product in the Solomon Islands. The primary sources of tea imports for the Solomon Islands were Indonesia, contributing $133,000, followed by New Zealand with $4,490, Sri Lanka with $697, Fiji with $570, and Australia with $211.

The tea import market in the Solomon Islands experienced notable growth between 2020 and 2021. Particularly, the markets that exhibited the fastest growth during this period were Indonesia, with an increase of $82,700, followed by New Zealand with $3,810, and Sri Lanka with $663.

Regarding tariffs, in 2019, the average tariff rate for tea in the Solomon Islands was 9.88%. Among the countries, Angola, Burundi, Benin, Burkina Faso, and Botswana had the highest import tariffs for tea, imposing a Most Favoured Nation duty rate treatment of 10%.

9. American Samoa

In 2021, American Samoa became the 180th largest importer of tea globally, with tea imports totaling $186,000. Tea ranked as the 77th most imported product in American Samoa during the same year. The primary sources of tea imports for American Samoa were Sri Lanka, contributing $186,000, followed by New Zealand with $297 and Fiji with $5.

Notably, the tea import market in American Samoa experienced significant growth between 2020 and 2021. The fastest-growing import markets during this period were Sri Lanka, with an increase of $114,000, followed by New Zealand with $297 and Fiji with $5.

These figures highlight American Samoa’s reliance on key tea suppliers, primarily Sri Lanka, as well as the smaller contributions from New Zealand and Fiji. As the 77th most imported product in American Samoa, tea holds a significant position among the imported goods, reflecting its popularity and demand in the region.