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Tea in packings ≤3 kg market in South America

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"South America" region includes following countries:

Argentina

Bolivia

Bouvet Island

Brazil

Chile

Colombia

Ecuador

Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

French Guiana

Guyana

Paraguay

Peru

Suriname

Uruguay

Venezuela

Earlier Report Observations

The market for tea in packings ≤3 kg in South America experienced notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. Volume reached a peak of 93 246 t in 2021, following a period of increased regional tea consumption driven by health and wellness trends. For example, tea consumption in Brazil grew by 25% from 2013 to 2020. Packaging innovations, including a strong shift toward eco-friendly, biodegradable materials and the rise of convenient ready-to-drink formats, helped sustain product appeal and meet evolving consumer preferences for sustainability and functionality. The Mercosur-European Union agreement also facilitated trade cooperation, potentially improving access to packaging technologies and materials within the region.

After the 2021 peak, market volume contracted to 90 381 t in 2022 and fell more sharply to 80 731 t in 2023, marking a significant downturn in the latter part of the period.

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 South America
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in South America 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina 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, 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. 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 South America

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 two years of growth, South America's production of tea in packings of 3 kg or less declined. In 2020, the region produced 83 309 tonnes, marking a slight decrease of 3.0% from the previous year. Production had peaked in 2019 at 85 917 tonnes, following the largest annual increase of 1.6% in 2018.

Annual dynamics of production in South America in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.6%	0.6%	(3.0%)	(0.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

South America's production of tea in packings of 3 kg or less declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 1 142 million US dollars, reflecting a drop of 10.9% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 25.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.0%)	(5.9%)	(10.9%)	(9.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports tea in packings ≤3 kg from South America

Exports in kind, t

South America's exports of tea in packings of 3 kg or less increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region exported 515 tonnes, up by 16.9% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 34.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.0%	1.8%	16.9%	10.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South America supplied tea in packings of 3 kg or less to a diverse range of markets. Even the largest destinations—Panama, Guatemala, and the United States—together accounted for only 39.8% of total exports in volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decline, South America's exports of tea in packings of 3 kg or less increased. In 2020, exports amounted to 7 057 thousand US dollars, up by 7.4% year-on-year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 6 573 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual decline of 4.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.1%)	(4.8%)	7.4%	0.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, exports in value terms of tea in packings of 3 kg or less from South America were not heavily concentrated on a few key markets. Panama (20.1% of exports in value), Guatemala (13.9%), and the United States (4.8%) jointly accounted for only 38.8% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports tea in packings ≤3 kg to South America

Imports in kind, t

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 2 504 tonnes, then peaked in 2020 at 4 624 tonnes—a 1.8-fold increase. In 2020, South America's import volume rose by 84.7% from the previous year, with the largest annual decline of 16.8% recorded in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.9%	(16.8%)	84.7%	17.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017–2020, imports in volume of tea in packings of 3 kg or less to South America relied on a wide range of partner countries. Sri Lanka (25.4% of imports in volume), China (12.0%), and Kenya (10.0%) together accounted for just 47.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, South America's imports of tea in packings of 3 kg or less from abroad amounted to 37 660 thousand US dollars, indicating a rise of 64.2% compared with 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 64%, with a compound annual growth rate of 17.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 22 933 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual decline of 6.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.3%	(6.9%)	64.2%	17.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, Sri Lanka (28.6% of imports in value), Poland (14.1%), and China (12.3%) remained the key partners for South America's imports in value terms, together accounting for 55.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io