How much tea does Kenya produce and export?
Kenya is the 3rd largest producer of tea: 2.7 million tonnes in 2024, 8.2% of the world's 32.7 million tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the largest exporter by value: $1.4 billion in 2024, 18% of world exports of tea (HS 0902) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Pakistan, which takes 40% of its tea exports by value.
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Kenya's tea production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2.7 million tonnes | 8.2% | +3.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.8% | 8% | 8.8% | 10% | 8.2% |
Kenya's tea exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1.4 billion | 18% | 608,538 t | $2,284 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 0902 (Tea, whether or not flavoured).
Where Kenya's tea goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Kenya's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $554M | 40% |
| Egypt | $192M | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $139M | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $70M | 5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $46M | 3.3% |
How much tea Kenya uses
Kenya's domestic supply of tea was 2.0 million tonnes in 2023, 6% of the world's. Food supply was 35 kg per person a year, 2nd highest of 138 countries with a million or more people. It produced 127% of what it used (self-sufficiency) and imported 0%. FAO's item is "Tea (including mate)". Consumption · Self-sufficiency.
The tea price Kenya 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, "Kenya tea: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/KEN/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.