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Tea in packings ≤3 kg market in Oceania

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Oceania" region includes following countries:

Australia

Christmas Island

Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Heard Island and McDonald Islands

New Zealand

Norfolk Island

Solomon Islands

Fiji

New Caledonia

Vanuatu

Papua New Guinea

Kiribati

Guam

Nauru

Northern Mariana Islands

United States Minor Outlying Islands

Micronesia

Marshall Islands

Palau

American Samoa

Cook Islands

French Polynesia

Niue

Pitcairn Islands

Tokelau

Tonga

Tuvalu

Wallis and Futuna Islands

Samoa

Earlier Report Observations

The tea market in Oceania grew from 21 188 metric tons in 2018 to a peak of 22 326 metric tons in 2021, before stabilizing at 22 231 metric tons in 2022 and then contracting sharply to 18 777 metric tons in 2023, a 15% drop from the previous year.

Domestic production remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 7 100 and 7 500 metric tons annually. Imports, which constitute the bulk of market supply, increased from 14 458 metric tons in 2018 to over 15 000 metric tons in subsequent years, but fell to 12 436 metric tons in 2023, a key driver of the market contraction. Exports, though modest, rose from 573 metric tons in 2018 to 1 203 metric tons in 2024, indicating growing external trade.

Changing consumer preferences in Australia, where tea consumption has been declining since 2017, reduced overall demand in the region. This shift in consumption patterns, alongside global trends towards premium and sustainably packaged teas, contributed to the market adjustment after 2021.

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. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Oceania
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Oceania 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 Australia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia 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 Australia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia 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 Australia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia 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 Australia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia 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 Australia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia 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 Australia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia 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 Australia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia 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 Australia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia 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 Australia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia 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 Australia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia 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 Australia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia 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 Australia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia 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 Oceania

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, Oceania produced 7,124 tonnes of tea in packings of 3 kg or less, which decreased by 2.6% to reach the same level in 2020. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production fell by 3.8%, translating to an average annual decline of 1.3%. The most notable increase occurred in 2019, with a modest rise of 0.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.4%)	0.1%	(2.6%)	(1.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports tea in packings ≤3 kg from Oceania

Exports in kind, t

In 2019, Oceania exported 674 tonnes of foreign tea in packings of 3 kg or less, but this dropped sharply by 40.1% to 404 tonnes in 2020. Over the span from 2017 to 2020, exports declined by 37%, averaging an annual decrease of 14.3%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 674 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 17.6% during this period.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.5%)	17.6%	(40.1%)	(14.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

An analysis of export volumes from 2017 to 2020 reveals a widely distributed market landscape. Japan accounted for 21.7% of exports, China for 7.0%, and the United States for 5.8%, collectively making up 34.6% of total flows. The remaining 65.4% was spread across numerous other trading partners, indicating no single market dominated.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Export values for tea in packings of 3 kg or less from Oceania fell for the second year in a row. In 2019, exports totaled $4.8 million, but decreased by 24.5% to reach this level in 2020. From 2017 to 2020, overall export value dropped by 36.6%, with an average annual decline of 14.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at $8.0 million, which also experienced the largest increase of 4.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.4%	(19.6%)	(24.5%)	(14.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

The export structure in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was highly diversified. Japan contributed 24.7% of export value, China 11.4%, and the United Kingdom 5.7%, together accounting for 41.9% of total flows. No single country held a clearly dominant position, reflecting a balanced distribution across multiple markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports tea in packings ≤3 kg to Oceania

Imports in kind, t

In 2019, Oceania imported 15,507 tonnes of tea in packings of 3 kg or less, which slightly decreased by 1.1% to 15,339 tonnes in 2020. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 5%, averaging an annual increase of 1.6%. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 14,458 tonnes, while the peak was in 2019 at 15,507 tonnes, which also saw the largest rise of 7.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.0%)	7.3%	(1.1%)	1.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Sri Lanka, India, and the United Arab Emirates—collectively accounted for 57.5% of total import volumes of tea in packings of 3 kg or less to Oceania.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Import values for tea in packings of 3 kg or less to Oceania rose for the second consecutive year. In 2019, imports reached $130.8 million, increasing by 0.8% to maintain this level in 2020. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at $125.9 million, which also experienced the largest decline of 2.3%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 3.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.3%)	3.0%	0.8%	0.5%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017 to 2020, Sri Lanka, India, and the United Arab Emirates were the primary sources for imports in value terms. Sri Lanka accounted for 31.1%, India for 13.1%, and the United Arab Emirates for 11.6%, together making up 55.7% of total import value for tea in packings of 3 kg or less to Oceania.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io