Packaged black tea trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in packaged black tea was worth $2.06 billion in 2024, about 265.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 16% since 2017, and up 5% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.06B | 265.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.96B | 252.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.02B | 286.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.99B | 269.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.85B | 255.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.88B | 267.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.59B | 223.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.77B | 243.9K t |
Top packaged black tea exporting countries
Sri Lanka is the largest exporter with 32% of world exports, followed by the United Arab Emirates and Poland. The top three supply 51% between them, out of 169 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | $658.4M | 32% |
| United Arab Emirates | $206.0M | 10% |
| Poland | $190.9M | 9.3% |
| India | $141.7M | 6.9% |
| United Kingdom | $104.4M | 5.1% |
| China | $91.3M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $87.0M | 4.2% |
| Kenya | $54.5M | 2.7% |
| United States | $38.9M | 1.9% |
| Taiwan | $38.0M | 1.9% |
| Russia | $33.7M | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $31.5M | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (9%), Saudi Arabia (8%) and Iraq (6%). 218 countries imported it, and the top three take 22% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $175.6M | 8.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $154.7M | 7.5% |
| Iraq | $122.1M | 5.9% |
| Australia | $92.7M | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $71.6M | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $68.9M | 3.4% |
| Canada | $68.8M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $65.3M | 3.2% |
| France | $61.1M | 3% |
| Kuwait | $60.6M | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $60.2M | 2.9% |
| Russia | $55.6M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $7.76 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $13.42 per kg and Kenya $2.88 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0902.30: Tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg. HS 0902 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most packaged black tea?
Sri Lanka exported $658.4 million in 2024, 32% of the world total, followed by the United Arab Emirates (10%) and Poland (9%). In all, 169 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most packaged black tea?
The United States imported $175.6 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of Saudi Arabia (8%) and Iraq (6%). The top three importers together take 22%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in packaged black tea?
It was worth $2.06 billion in 2024, about 265.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 16% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 169 countries reported exports and 218 reported imports.
What is the average price of packaged black tea per kg?
The world average declared value was about $7.76 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $13.42 per kg and Kenya $2.88 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for packaged black tea?
The HS code for packaged black tea is subheading 0902.30, in chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 0902 page.
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