Kenya’s Tea Export Surges By 20.8% In 2024; These Are The Top Countries With The Highest Tea Export Volume

Kenya’s tea industry has demonstrated remarkable growth in the first ten months of 2024, with export volumes climbing by 20.8 per cent to reach 500.8 million kg, up from 414.5 million kg in the corresponding period of 2023, according to the Tea Board of Kenya or the TBK. The sector generated substantial revenue, with export earnings reaching 155 billion Kenyan shillings (approximately ₹99.3 billion), surpassing the previous year’s ₹91 billion.

Kenya’s Tea Export Surges By 20.8 Per Cent In The Last Year

According to an article that was recently published by the Lokmat Times, this robust performance was attributed to increased export volumes and currency stability. The Kenyan shilling maintained an average exchange rate of 129 against the US dollar.

The monthly average earnings were ₹16.6 billion from tea exports, and the TBK said that 2024’s total earnings exceeded 2023’s ₹116 billion. Tea production also witnessed a 7 per cent increase during this period, benefiting from favourable weather conditions.

The primary export destinations remained consistent, with Pakistan, Egypt, the UAE, Russia and Sudan leading the demand. In a strategic move to expand its market presence in Asia, Kenya has established a tea trade centre in China’s Fujian Province.

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These Are The Top Countries That Have Highest Tea Export

Following is the list of the highest tea-exporting countries in the world: –

1. China
2. India
3. Kenya
4. Sri Lanka
5. Turkey
6. Indonesia
7. Vietnam
8. Japan
9. Iran
10. Argentina

The broader export landscape shows encouraging trends, with Kenya’s overall exports in the third quarter of 2024 increasing by 5.5 per cent to reach 284.4 billion Kenyan shillings (₹182.7 billion) compared to 2023. Africa continues to be Kenya’s primary export market.

It accounts for 39.6 per cent of total export earnings, despite experiencing a 5.2 per cent decline due to reduced exports to several African nations. Asian markets showed significant growth, with exports reaching 79.3 billion Kenyan shillings (₹51 billion), driven by increased jet fuel re-exports to the UAE and pigeon pea exports to India.

While exports to the European Union saw a slight decline to ₹24.5 billion due to reduced cut flower exports, the American market showed remarkable growth. Exports to America surged by 46.8 per cent to ₹16.9 billion, primarily due to increased apparel exports and jet fuel re-exports to the United States.

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