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Tea in packings ≤3 kg market in Europe

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Europe" region includes following countries:

Albania

Andorra

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Croatia

Gibraltar

Greece

the Holy See

Italy

Malta

Montenegro

Portugal

San Marino

Serbia

Slovenia

Spain

North Macedonia

Bulgaria

Belarus

Czechia

Hungary

Moldova

Poland

Romania

Russia

Slovakia

Ukraine

Denmark

Estonia

Faroe Islands

Finland

Åland Islands

Iceland

Ireland

Latvia

Lithuania

Norway

Sweden

the United Kingdom

Isle of Man

Austria

Belgium

France

Germany

Liechtenstein

Luxembourg

Monaco

the Netherlands

Switzerland

Earlier Report Observations

The European market for tea in packings ≤3 kg started the period with increased demand driven by the rise of single-serve, low-volume packs catering to one-person households and ageing consumers preferring easy-open formats, supporting market volume growth to 317 000 t by 2019.

Market volume experienced volatility from 2020 to 2022, declining sharply to 266 000 t in 2020, recovering to 282 000 t in 2021, then stabilizing around 280 000 t in 2022.

In 2023, volume dropped to 236 000 t alongside decreased tea production in Italy and a rise in imports, which increased locally packaged tea shares, while consumer demand shifted toward sustainable packaging. Looking to 2024, factors such as economic caution in Germany affecting purchases and new Dutch legislation on plastic packaging and reusable dishware are shaping packaging design and market dynamics.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Europe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Europe in kind, 2018-2023, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production tea in packings ≤3 kg in Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

In 2019, Europe produced 286,820 tonnes of tea in packings of 3 kg or less, marking the highest output during the period. However, production declined by 17.9% year-over-year to 235,614 tonnes in 2020. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, overall production fell by 15.6%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 5.5%. The most significant annual growth occurred in 2019, with a 4.4% increase.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.6%)	4.4%	(17.9%)	(5.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of tea production in packings of 3 kg or less in Europe was $6,926 million in 2020, down 25.5% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, the total value decreased by 27.8%, averaging an annual decline of 10.3%. The largest yearly increase was recorded in 2019, at 4.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.3%)	4.5%	(25.5%)	(10.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports tea in packings ≤3 kg from Europe

Exports in kind, t

In 2018, Europe exported 56,939 tonnes of tea in packings of 3 kg or less, the highest volume during the period. This dropped to 39,659 tonnes in 2019, marking a significant 30.3% decline—the largest annual decrease. Exports then rose to 41,184 tonnes in 2020, a 3.8% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 2.5% overall, with an average annual decrease of 0.8%. The most notable growth occurred in 2018, with a 34.8% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	34.8%	(30.3%)	3.8%	(0.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Europe's exports of tea in packings of 3 kg or less were distributed across a diverse range of partner countries. The top three destinations—Kazakhstan (5.7% of exports), Canada (5.2%), and the United States (3.1%)—collectively accounted for just 13.9% of total export volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Europe's export value of tea in packings of 3 kg or less grew for the third consecutive year, reaching $814.4 million in 2020—a slight 1.1% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports rose by 10.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.1%	5.4%	1.1%	3.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Europe's tea exports in packings of 3 kg or less were directed to numerous markets. Even the largest recipients—the United States, Canada, and Kazakhstan—together represented only 9.8% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports tea in packings ≤3 kg to Europe

Imports in kind, t

In 2018, Europe imported 79,662 tonnes of tea in packings of 3 kg or less, the peak volume during the period. This fell to 69,904 tonnes in 2019, a 12.2% decline—the largest annual drop. Imports then increased to 71,462 tonnes in 2020, up 2.2% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 span, imports decreased by 6% overall, with an average annual decline of 2.1%. The most significant yearly growth was in 2018, with a 4.7% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.7%	(12.2%)	2.2%	(2.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Europe's imports of tea in packings of 3 kg or less came from a wide array of partner countries. The top three sources—Sri Lanka (20.1% of imports), China (9.3%), and India (5.4%)—together made up only 34.8% of total import volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Europe's import value of tea in packings of 3 kg or less declined for the second year in a row, totaling $849.4 million in 2020—a small 1.4% decrease year-over-year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at $876.4 million, which saw a 1.1% increase, the largest annual rise. The most notable decline occurred in 2019, with a 1.7% drop.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.1%	(1.7%)	(1.4%)	(0.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

The partner structure for Europe's tea imports in packings of 3 kg or less remained fragmented from 2017 to 2020. The leading sources—Sri Lanka (14.9% of import value), China (7.3%), and India (4.7%)—collectively accounted for just 26.9% of total flows, with no single country holding a dominant share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io