How much tea does India produce and export?
India is the 2nd largest producer of tea: 6.2 million tonnes in 2024, 19% of the world's 32.7 million tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the 4th largest exporter by value: $843.1 million in 2024, 11% of world exports of tea (HS 0902) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is the United Arab Emirates, which takes 18% of its tea exports by value.
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India's tea production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6.2 million tonnes | 19% | +1.6% a year | 2024 |
FAOSTAT Crops and livestock products (QCL), 2024. World total is the sum of reporting countries.
Share of world output over time
| 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27% | 28% | 22% | 19% | 19% |
India's tea exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | $843.1 million | 11% | 251,975 t | $3,346 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 0902 (Tea, whether or not flavoured).
Where India's tea goes
| Destination | Value | Share of India's exports |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $150M | 18% |
| Iraq | $85M | 10% |
| Russia | $74M | 8.8% |
| United States | $67M | 8% |
| United Kingdom | $59M | 7% |
How much tea India uses
India's domestic supply of tea was 5.8 million tonnes in 2023, 17% of the world's. Food supply was 4.0 kg per person a year, 13th highest of 138 countries with a million or more people. It produced 104% of what it used (self-sufficiency) and imported 0%. FAO's item is "Tea (including mate)". Consumption · Self-sufficiency.
The tea price India sells into
The benchmark price, Average of three auctions, was $2.85/kg in September 2026, down 3% over twelve months. Its five-year volatility is 19% a year, calmer in 55% of its earlier five-year windows. A single country's export price can differ from the benchmark: see trade price against benchmark. Monthly averages lag the market and are not investment advice. Tea price history.
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "India tea: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/IND/tea/ (CC BY 4.0). Rankings count only countries reporting to the sources named; this page is shown only for top-five producers or exporters with at least 3% of the world total. Report an issue with this page.