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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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