India’s tea exports recorded a significant increase of 9.92% in the calendar year 2024, reaching 254.67 million kg, according to the Tea Board of India. The growth was primarily driven by higher production from North Indian tea estates.
India’s tea exports witnessed a robust increase of 9.92% in calendar year 2024, reaching 254.67 million kilograms compared to 231.69 million kilograms in 2023, according to official data released by the Tea Board of India, the statutory body responsible for the development and promotion of the Indian tea industry.
The surge was attributed largely to improved yields from North Indian plantations, which produced 154.81 million kg. In contrast, South India contributed 99.86 million kg, showing a production decline during the same period.
The Tea Board also released provisional data for the first quarter of 2025 (January to March), indicating that all-India tea production stood at 69.22 million kg, up from 67.53 million kg in the same period last year. Notably, North Indian production during this period rose by 14.38% to 45.35 million kg, while South India recorded a year-on-year decline.
The increase in export volume reflects the resilience and competitiveness of India’s tea sector, which continues to be a major player in the global market.
India remains one of the world’s largest tea producers and exporters, with its teas recognized globally for quality and variety, from Assam and Darjeeling to Nilgiri.
