Packaged black tea imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of packaged black tea by the United States reached $175.6 million in 2024 (19.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 218 countries for imports of this product. That is 19% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $175.6M | 19.5K t |
| 2023 | $146.9M | 15.8K t |
| 2022 | $152.9M | 15.9K t |
| 2021 | $156.8M | 16.8K t |
| 2020 | $144.2M | 16.8K t |
| 2019 | $136.4M | 15.2K t |
| 2018 | $130.3M | 14.0K t |
| 2017 | $135.1M | 14.7K t |
Where the United States imports packaged black tea from
Most of the value came from India (15%), Sri Lanka (14%), United Kingdom (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $27.0M | 15% |
| Sri Lanka | $25.3M | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $24.9M | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $20.7M | 12% |
| Poland | $17.8M | 10% |
| Canada | $12.8M | 7.3% |
| Taiwan | $9.2M | 5.2% |
| China | $6.6M | 3.7% |
| Pakistan | $5.2M | 3% |
| Ireland | $3.9M | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.98 per kg, close to the world average of $7.76.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Packaged black tea exports from the United States
The United States exported $38.9 million of packaged black tea in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 169 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Canada (50%), Germany (8%), Japan (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Philippines grew fastest (+388% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $19.3M | 50% |
| Germany | $3.2M | 8.2% |
| Japan | $2.3M | 6% |
| Mexico | $2.3M | 5.9% |
| Philippines | $1.2M | 3.1% |
| Chile | $906K | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $557K | 1.4% |
| Barbados | $528K | 1.4% |
| Guatemala | $505K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $416K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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.
Common questions
What is the value of packaged black tea imported by the United States?
The United States imported packaged black tea worth $175.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 218 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply packaged black tea to the United States?
India was the largest supplier with 15% of the value ($27.0 million), followed by Sri Lanka (14%) and the United Kingdom (14%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 84 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 77% on the year.
What is the average import price of packaged black tea per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.98 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $7.76 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of packaged black tea to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $135.1 million in 2017 to $175.6 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export packaged black tea?
Yes. The United States exported $38.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Germany and Japan. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $136.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for packaged black tea?
The HS code for packaged black tea is subheading 0902.30. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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