Tea in packings ≤3 kg market in Bangladesh

Earlier Report Observations

The market for tea in packings ≤3 kg in Bangladesh expanded significantly between 2018 and 2023, with total volume rising from 77 778 tons to 93 001 tons. This growth was driven by a steady increase in domestic production, which climbed from 78 150 tons to 93 208 tons over the same period. The market's expansion was interrupted only by a minor contraction in 2023.

A notable surge occurred in 2022, when production peaked at 98 146 tons and market volume reached 97 529 tons. The years 2020 and 2021 saw relative stability, with market size hovering around 90 000 tons following a strong initial growth phase in 2019. Imports and exports remained at negligible levels throughout, confirming the market's reliance on domestic output.

Production tea in packings ≤3 kg in Bangladesh

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Bangladesh ranked 9th globally in tea production for packings of 3 kg or less between 2017 and 2020.

Top producers of tea in packings ≤3 kg, 2017-2020

World map of production of tea in packings ≤3 kg, 2017-2020

In 2020, Bangladesh produced 89 931 tonnes of tea in packings of 3 kg or less, marking a slight decrease of 0.8% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 9.9%, averaging an annual increase of 3.2%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 78 150 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 90 685 tonnes. The most significant decline occurred in 2018 with a drop of 4.5%, whereas the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 16.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Bangladesh in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports tea in packings ≤3 kg from Bangladesh

Exports in kind, t

After two consecutive years of decline, Bangladesh's exports of tea in packings of 3 kg or less rebounded in 2020. The export volume reached 297.6 tonnes, representing a 15.0% increase compared to 2019. However, over the entire 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 33.5%, with an average annual decline of 12.7%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 258.9 tonnes, which also saw the largest drop of 33.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bangladesh in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates and the United States were the dominant markets for Bangladesh's tea exports in kind, together accounting for 82.3% of total flows, with other countries making up the remaining share.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Bangladesh in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of tea exports in packings of 3 kg or less from Bangladesh amounted to 1 099 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 21.0% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export values declined by 29.9%, with an average annual reduction of 11.2%. The largest increase in export value occurred in 2019, rising by 11.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bangladesh in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Arab Emirates (45.9% of export value), the United States (32.5% of export value), and Kuwait (10.0% of export value) were the primary markets for Bangladesh's tea exports in value terms, collectively representing 88.4% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Bangladesh in value, 2017-2020

Imports tea in packings ≤3 kg to Bangladesh

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes for tea in packings of 3 kg or less showed considerable volatility during this period. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 11.2 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2020 at 36.0 tonnes, representing a 3.2-fold difference. In 2020, imports surged by 220.4% compared to the previous year. The most significant decline was in 2019, falling by 37.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bangladesh in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Singapore (35.1% of imports in kind), the United Arab Emirates (28.9% of imports in kind), and Sri Lanka (6.2% of imports in kind) remained the main suppliers of tea in packings of 3 kg or less to Bangladesh, together constituting 70.2% of total imports in kind.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Bangladesh in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Import values exhibited irregular fluctuations, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 105 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2020 at 251 thousand US dollars, showing a 2.4-fold difference. In 2020, import values increased sharply by 29.6% compared to 2019. The most significant decline occurred in 2018 with a drop of 33.4%, whereas the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 85.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bangladesh in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

During 2017-2020, the United Arab Emirates (34.5% of import value), Singapore (22.5% of import value), and Sri Lanka (15.0% of import value) consistently served as the main sources for Bangladesh's tea imports in value terms, collectively accounting for 72.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Bangladesh in value, 2017-2020