Tea in packings ≤3 kg market in Indonesia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market for tea in packings ≤3 kg in Indonesia experienced notable shifts. Starting at 133.4 thousand metric tons in 2018, the market was characterized by the dominant role of state-owned enterprises in exports and a growing consumer preference for tea bags, which diversified product offerings. A decline to 124.9 thousand metric tons followed in 2019, even as health awareness boosted interest in herbal teas for weight management. The market then rebounded to 138.0 thousand metric tons in 2020, driven by modern packaging innovations that emphasized safety and quality, alongside changing consumer behavior favoring new flavors and attractive packaging.

From 2021 onward, the market entered a period of sustained contraction. It fell to 131.8 thousand metric tons in 2021, a year that saw the implementation of new eco-friendly labeling and packaging regulations aimed at enhancing product appeal. The downward trend accelerated in 2022, with the market dropping to 121.5 thousand metric tons, influenced significantly by global supply chain disruptions and commodity price fluctuations that affected production and market access. By 2023, the market volume had decreased further to 114.6 thousand metric tons.

Production tea in packings ≤3 kg in Indonesia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Indonesia held the 7th position globally in the production of tea in packings of 3 kg or less.

Top producers of tea in packings ≤3 kg, 2018-2021

World map of production of tea in packings ≤3 kg, 2018-2021

In 2021, Indonesia produced 137.8 thousand tonnes of tea in packings of 3 kg or less, marking a moderate decline of 4.3% from the previous year. Production hit its lowest point in 2019 at 128.7 thousand tonnes, while it peaked in 2020 at 144.1 thousand tonnes. The most significant drop occurred in 2019 with an 8.2% decrease, whereas the largest increase was recorded in 2020, rising by 11.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Indonesia's production value of tea in packings of 3 kg or less fell for the second year in a row. In 2021, the output was valued at 588.1 million US dollars, down 5.2% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production increased by 2.7%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 0.9%. The highest value was reached in 2019 at 622.7 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 8.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Indonesia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Exports tea in packings ≤3 kg from Indonesia

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Indonesia's export volume of tea in packings of 3 kg or less stood at 6 677 tonnes, reflecting a slight decrease of 1.2% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports dropped by 19.6%, with an average annual decline of 7.0%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 5 583 tonnes, which experienced the sharpest fall of 32.8%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2020, rising by 21.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Between 2018 and 2021, Indonesia's export destinations for tea in packings of 3 kg or less were highly diverse. Australia accounted for 22.6% of exports, Malaysia for 10.9%, and Asia, not elsewhere specified, for 7.6%. Together, these three markets made up only 41.1% of total flows, with the remaining 58.9% spread across numerous smaller partner countries.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Indonesia exported 28 488 thousand US dollars worth of tea in packings of 3 kg or less, showing a minor reduction of 2.1% from the year before. From 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 16%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 5.6%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 27 011 thousand US dollars, which saw the biggest decline of 20.4%. The largest increase was in 2020, up by 7.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Indonesia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Australia, Malaysia, and Vietnam remained the top markets for Indonesia's tea exports in value terms, collectively accounting for 50.5% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Indonesia in value, 2018-2021

Imports tea in packings ≤3 kg to Indonesia

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Indonesia's import volume of tea in packings of 3 kg or less declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 632 tonnes, down 12.6% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports plummeted by 55.8%, averaging an annual decrease of 23.8%. The highest volume was in 2019 at 1 727 tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 20.7%. The most significant drop occurred in 2020, falling by 58.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021, t

During 2018-2021, Thailand was the leading source for Indonesia's imports of tea in packings of 3 kg or less, contributing 58.5% of the volume. Asia, not elsewhere specified, followed with 18.2%, and Germany with 8.7%. Together, these three suppliers made up 85.3% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Indonesia's imports of tea in packings of 3 kg or less amounted to 5 769 thousand US dollars, up 5.2% from a year earlier. From 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 29%, with an average annual decline of 10.8%. The lowest value was in 2020 at 5 482 thousand US dollars, which saw the sharpest fall of 55.2%. The highest value was in 2019 at 12 243 thousand US dollars, also recording the largest increase of 50.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Indonesia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Over the 2018-2021 period, Thailand dominated Indonesia's imports of tea in packings of 3 kg or less in value terms, accounting for 48.3%. Asia, not elsewhere specified, contributed 10.5%, and Sri Lanka 10.4%. These three suppliers together comprised 69.2% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Indonesia in value, 2018-2021