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India becomes 2nd largest tea exporter
India has become the world's second-largest exporter of tea in 2024, surpassing Sri Lanka.
March 28, 2025
Key Points
- 1India became the world’s second-largest exporter of tea in 2024.
- 2India exported 255 million kilograms of tea in 2024.
- 3Tea exports saw a 10 percent growth compared to 2023.
- 4India exports tea to more than 25 countries.
- 5Black tea dominates exports, accounting for 96 percent of the country’s tea exports.
- 6The Government has undertaken several initiatives to boost production and welfare of tea cultivation families.
Important Terms
Tea ExportsTea Board of IndiaAssam TeaDarjeeling TeaNilgiri Tea
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