Understanding Tea

Ukraine’s Tea Trade: Export Growth and Import Dependence

Ukraine, a country rich in history and culture, actively participates in the global tea trade. In 2021, Ukraine exported tea worth $5.78 million, positioning itself as the 54th largest tea exporter worldwide. While tea ranked as the 433rd most exported product in Ukraine that year, its significance in the country’s trade landscape should not be underestimated.

Tea Imports Exports

Tea Exports from Ukraine

Ukraine primarily exports tea to neighboring countries such as Belarus, Moldova, Poland, Russia, and the Netherlands. Among these, Belarus stands out as the leading destination with imports valued at $1.57 million from Ukraine, followed by Moldova with $1.52 million, Poland with $991k, Russia with $506k, and the Netherlands with $192k.

Notably, between 2020 and 2021, Ukraine experienced significant growth in tea exports to Moldova, Poland, and the United Arab Emirates. Moldova witnessed an impressive increase of $217k, followed by Poland with $165k and the United Arab Emirates with $75.2k.

ContinentCountryTrade Value
AfricaComoros32
AfricaLiberia500
AfricaSierra Leone207
AfricaSeychelles107
AfricaTogo245
AfricaSouth Africa48,525
AfricaZambia1,797
AsiaUnited Arab Emirates76,440
AsiaAzerbaijan5,158
AsiaChina31
AsiaCyprus2,105
AsiaGeorgia40,563
AsiaHong Kong110
AsiaIsrael149,034
AsiaJordan314
AsiaJapan25,674
AsiaSri Lanka53
AsiaSingapore311
AsiaTurkmenistan38,553
AsiaTurkey1,316
AsiaUzbekistan63,740
AsiaChinese Taipei116
EuropeAustria7,553
EuropeBelgium54
EuropeBulgaria10,193
EuropeBelarus1,569,298
EuropeSwitzerland40,625
EuropeCzechia79,013
EuropeGermany58,228
EuropeDenmark145
EuropeEstonia38,153
EuropeFinland186
EuropeFrance10
EuropeUnited Kingdom1,993
EuropeGreece4,799
EuropeIreland136
EuropeIceland27
EuropeItaly3,643
EuropeLatvia62,730
EuropeMoldova1,522,295
EuropeMalta1,046
EuropeMontenegro576
EuropeNetherlands191,970
EuropeNorway133
EuropePoland991,024
EuropePortugal120
EuropeRomania69,320
EuropeRussia505,793
EuropeSweden343
North AmericaAntigua and Barbuda13
North AmericaBelize89
North AmericaCanada25,606
North AmericaSaint Kitts and Nevis21
North AmericaPanama110
North AmericaUnited States137,047
North AmericaBritish Virgin Islands195
OceaniaAustralia3,517
OceaniaCook Islands31
OceaniaMarshall Islands968
OceaniaPalau10
Table: Where Does Ukraine Export Its Tea (2021)

Tea Imports in Ukraine

In 2021, Ukraine imported tea valued at $70.8 million, establishing itself as the 28th largest tea importer globally. While tea ranked as the 203rd most imported product in Ukraine that year, its significance in the country’s trade landscape should not be overlooked. Ukraine primarily sources its tea imports from Sri Lanka, Russia, China, India, and Kenya. Among these, Sri Lanka accounted for the highest tea imports, totaling $22.2 million, followed by Russia with $16 million, China with $6.95 million, India with $5.18 million, and Kenya with $4.84 million.

Between 2020 and 2021, the fastest-growing import markets for tea in Ukraine were Russia, experiencing a substantial increase of $1.19 million, followed by China with $646k and Azerbaijan with $516k.

ContinentCountryTrade Value
AfricaEgypt244
AfricaKenya4,842,786
AfricaMorocco9,228
AfricaMalawi120
AfricaNigeria91
AfricaRwanda319,053
AfricaTanzania484,740
AfricaUganda170,278
AfricaSouth Africa2,026
AsiaUnited Arab Emirates4,346,802
AsiaAzerbaijan2,385,365
AsiaChina6,947,897
AsiaGeorgia158,928
AsiaIndonesia1,096,158
AsiaIndia5,184,531
AsiaIran50,504
AsiaIsrael44,119
AsiaJapan284,005
AsiaSouth Korea3,524
AsiaSri Lanka22,172,434
AsiaNepal6,839
AsiaPakistan5
AsiaSingapore14,827
AsiaThailand9,847
AsiaTurkey100,637
AsiaVietnam2,437,955
AsiaChinese Taipei40,177
EuropeAustria96,830
EuropeBelgium89,627
EuropeBelarus442,098
EuropeSwitzerland19
EuropeCzechia35,207
EuropeGermany643,647
EuropeSpain2,394
EuropeFinland73
EuropeFrance139,511
EuropeUnited Kingdom345,309
EuropeCroatia89
EuropeHungary9
EuropeIreland6
EuropeItaly25,188
EuropeLithuania1,450
EuropeLatvia44,917
EuropeNetherlands47,372
EuropePoland1,732,117
EuropePortugal34
EuropeRussia15,957,798
EuropeSerbia709
EuropeSlovakia2,253
EuropeSlovenia24
North AmericaUnited States11,874
South AmericaArgentina54,449
South AmericaColombia7
South AmericaParaguay5
Table: Where Does Ukraine Import Its Tea (2021)

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

Vietnam tea has consistently been a popular and trustworthy choice for Ukraine, thanks to its premium quality and competitive pricing. In 2021, Ukraine imported tea from Vietnam with a total value of $2,437,955. Vietnam holds a significant position as an important supplier of tea to Ukraine, catering to its tea requirements effectively.

Tariffs on Tea Trade

In 2018, Ukraine applied an average tariff rate of 8.6% on tea imports. However, certain countries imposed higher import tariffs on tea. Angola, Burundi, Benin, Burkina Faso, and Botswana had the highest import tariffs for tea, all subject to the Most Favored Nation duty rate treatment of 10%.

Conclusion

Ukraine’s tea trade reveals its active participation in the global market, with both tea exports and imports contributing to the country’s trade dynamics. While Ukraine’s tea exports demonstrate steady growth, the nation has witnessed significant expansion in markets such as Moldova, Poland, and the United Arab Emirates. On the other hand, Ukraine’s substantial tea imports, totaling $70.8 million, cater to domestic consumption, with Sri Lanka, Russia, and China being the primary sources. Understanding tariff rates is crucial for tea traders, as Ukraine applies a moderate average tariff rate, while some countries impose higher tariffs on tea imports. As Ukraine continues to engage in the global tea trade, it will be interesting to observe how the industry evolves and contributes to the country’s trade dynamics in the coming years.

Data: BACI

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