Tea in packings ≤3 kg market in South-eastern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for tea in packings ≤3 kg in South-eastern Asia saw its volume decline from 428.9 thousand tons in 2018 to 408.4 thousand tons in 2019, before entering a period of sustained growth. By 2023, the market had expanded to 469.0 thousand tons, marking a significant recovery and net increase over the five-year period.

Growth in 2023 was accompanied by the emergence of new product segments, including flavored teas and concentrated iced tea mixtures, which diversified offerings and stimulated consumer interest. In 2024, market dynamics were further shaped by a clear consumer shift towards health-conscious, low-sugar options and a demand for convenient, portable packaging. The entry of numerous new players, particularly in the bubble tea sector, intensified competition and contributed to the market's vibrancy.

Production tea in packings ≤3 kg in South-eastern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

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

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

Following a two-year decline, tea production in packings of 3 kg or less in South-eastern Asia has increased. In 2020, South-eastern Asia produced 426.9 thousand tonnes of tea in these packings, marking a modest 5.2% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 4.6%, which translates to an annualized decline of 1.6%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 405.8 thousand tonnes, with the largest drop of 6.1% occurring that same year.

Annual dynamics of production in South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports tea in packings ≤3 kg from South-eastern Asia

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year reduction, foreign supplies of tea in packings of 3 kg or less from South-eastern Asia have increased. In 2020, exports reached 9 582 tonnes, up by 39.6% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 54.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -23.1%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 6 862 tonnes, while the largest decline of 50.5% occurred in 2018.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, exports in kind of tea in packings of 3 kg or less from South-eastern Asia were relatively evenly distributed. China accounted for 11.0% of exports, Australia for 8.8%, and South Korea for 8.2%, with these three countries together representing only 28.1% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year decline, cross-border shipments of tea in packings of 3 kg or less from South-eastern Asia have increased. In 2020, exports were recorded at 83 769 thousand US dollars, reflecting a gain of 16.8% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 9.5%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 3.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 71 698 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 6.2% occurring that year.

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

Over the period 2017 to 2020, exports in value terms of tea in packings of 3 kg or less from South-eastern Asia were widely dispersed across partner countries. Australia accounted for 11.7% of exports, Asia (not elsewhere specified) for 5.0%, and China for 4.0%, with these three together representing only 20.8% of total flows.

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

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

Imports tea in packings ≤3 kg to South-eastern Asia

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year rise, the volume of tea imports in packings of 3 kg or less to South-eastern Asia has declined. In 2020, import volume totalled 8 377 tonnes, reflecting an 11.5% contraction compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 51.1%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 14.8%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 9 468 tonnes, with the largest increase of 35.7% occurring that year.

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

The analysis of imports in kind from 2017 to 2020 shows a broad distribution across many markets. China accounted for 25.1% of imports, Asia (not elsewhere specified) for 7.3%, and India for 5.8%, with these three together representing only 38.3% of total flows, while a significant 61.7% fell on other partners.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year rise, tea import volumes in packings of 3 kg or less to South-eastern Asia have declined. In 2020, South-eastern Asia imported a total of 85 360 thousand US dollars of tea in these packings, equivalent to an 8.8% reduction from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 46.7%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 13.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 93 602 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 29.3% occurring that year.

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

During 2017 to 2020, imports in value terms of tea in packings of 3 kg or less to South-eastern Asia were allocated across a large number of markets. China accounted for 26.2% of imports, Japan for 11.4%, and Sri Lanka for 7.8%, with these three countries together representing only 45.4% of total flows.

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

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