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Tea in packings ≤3 kg market in MERCOSUR

Tea in packings ≤3 kg market in MERCOSUR

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MERCOSUR" region includes following countries:

Brazil
Argentina
Uruguay
Paraguay

Earlier Report Observations

The market for tea in packings ≤3 kg within MERCOSUR exhibited considerable volatility from 2018 through 2023. After a stable period with volumes around 83 500 tons, the market reached its peak in 2019 at nearly 84 000 tons.

A sharp contraction of over 11% followed in 2020, reducing the market volume to 74 483 tons. While 2021 saw a strong recovery to 82 670 tons, this upturn proved temporary. The market entered a renewed decline phase, falling to 79 281 tons in 2022 and then to 71 293 tons in 2023, ending the period significantly below its initial level.

Table of content

  1. 1. Disclaimer
  2. 2. Terms of use of the report
  3. 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
  4. 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. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
  5. 5. Production
    1. 5.1. Production in MERCOSUR
      1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in MERCOSUR 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. 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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil 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, K $ US
        1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil 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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil 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, K $ US
        1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
  7. 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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil 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, K $ US
        1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil 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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil 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, K $ US
        1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
  8. 8. Trade balance
    1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
      1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
      2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
    2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
      1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
      2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
  9. 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 MERCOSUR

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

After increasing for two consecutive years, MERCOSUR's production of tea in packings of 3 kg or less declined. In 2020, the region produced 74 352 tonnes, marking a significant 11.2% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 9.2%, which translates to an average annual decline of 3.2%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 83 711 tonnes, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 at 1.6%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year1.6%0.5%(11.2%)(3.2%)
Source: SHEV.io

Exports tea in packings ≤3 kg from MERCOSUR

Exports in kind, t

The export market for tea in packings of 3 kg or less from MERCOSUR exhibited notable volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 28.4 tonnes, then surged to a peak of 91.0 tonnes in 2020, representing a 3.2-fold increase. This sharp rise in 2020 amounted to a 220.0% growth compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a drop of 56.3%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year118.1%(56.3%)220.0%45.1%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, MERCOSUR's exports of tea in packings of 3 kg or less were distributed across numerous markets, resulting in a broad spread. The top three destinations—Chile (19.0% of exports in kind), Bolivia (4.3%), and Panama (3.5%)—collectively accounted for only 26.9% 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 MERCOSUR in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market in value terms showed volatile behavior over these years. Exports hit a low in 2019 at 493 thousand US dollars, then rose to a peak of 852 thousand US dollars in 2020, representing a 1.7-fold increase. This surge in 2020 marked a sharp 72.9% gain compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 24.0%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(24.0%)(14.6%)72.9%3.9%
Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, MERCOSUR's exports of tea in packings of 3 kg or less in value terms were spread across a wide range of markets. The leading destinations—Chile (17.8% of exports in value terms), Peru (4.6%), and Bolivia (4.0%)—together made up just 26.3% 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 MERCOSUR in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports tea in packings ≤3 kg to MERCOSUR

Imports in kind, t

MERCOSUR's imports of tea in packings of 3 kg or less declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports stood at 222.4 tonnes, reflecting a 20.3% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 43.9%, which corresponds to an average annual decline of 17.5%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(24.5%)(6.7%)(20.3%)(17.5%)
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the largest shares of MERCOSUR's imports of tea in packings of 3 kg or less in kind came from Chile (35.1% of imports in kind), China (12.9%), and Poland (6.2%). Together, these three countries accounted for 54.2% 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 MERCOSUR in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

MERCOSUR's imports of tea in packings of 3 kg or less in value terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to approximately 3 608 thousand US dollars, showing a substantial 21.7% drop compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 34.9%, equating to an average annual decline of 13.3%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(16.4%)(0.6%)(21.7%)(13.3%)
Source: SHEV.io

In 2017–2020, the main sources for MERCOSUR's imports of tea in packings of 3 kg or less in value terms were Chile (33.4% of imports in value terms), China (11.5%), and Poland (7.5%). This group collectively represented 52.4% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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