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Tea market in MENA

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MENA" region includes following countries:

Algeria

Bahrain

Djibouti

Egypt

Israel

Jordan

Iran

Iraq

Qatar

Kuwait

Lebanon

Libya

Malta

Morocco

the United Arab Emirates

Oman

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Tunisia

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

The tea market volume in MENA experienced notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. It grew from 536.9 thousand tons in 2018 to a peak of 583.5 thousand tons in 2019, before declining to 526.9 thousand tons in 2020. The market stabilized around 523.0 thousand tons in 2021, then recovered to 556.1 thousand tons in 2022, and edged down to 542.4 thousand tons in 2023.

By 2024, several developments began shaping the market. Hot climate in the Middle East boosted demand for iced tea, which already held 66% of the market. The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre attracted 50 new tea companies, expanding the player base. Saudi Arabia's tea imports rose by 19% in value over 15 months, reflecting strong domestic demand, while Morocco became the largest importer of Chinese tea, taking 80.6 thousand tons. These factors pointed toward continued growth in consumption and market activity.

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 MENA
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in MENA in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K 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, K 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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K 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 Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K 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 Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K 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 Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K 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 Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K 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 MENA

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of tea, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of tea, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

After two years of decline, MENA's tea production volume increased in 2020. Production reached 94.1 K t, marking a modest 3.6% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 6.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.2%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 90.8 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 8.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in MENA in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.3%)	(8.5%)	3.6%	(2.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports tea from MENA

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, tea exports from MENA totaled 72.1 K t, representing a significant 33.3% increase from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 9.9%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 3.2%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 54.1 K t, which experienced the largest decline of 34.1%, while the peak was in 2018 at 82.1 K t.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	25.1%	(34.1%)	33.3%	3.2%

Source: SHEV.io

The structure of tea exports in kind from 2017 to 2020 shows a diversified partner base. Russia accounted for 10.2% of exports, Australia for 4.1%, and Uzbekistan for 3.6%, together making up only 18.0% of total flows. The remaining 82.0% was distributed among numerous smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, MENA's tea exports in value terms reached 429 M $ US, showing a moderate 8.7% year-on-year increase. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 37.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 6.8%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 36.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	36.0%	(6.8%)	8.7%	11.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Australia, and the United States were among the largest buyers of tea from MENA in value terms, accounting for 9.4%, 3.9%, and 3.6% of exports, respectively. Together, they represented just 16.9% of total exports, indicating a broadly diversified partner base.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports tea to MENA

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, MENA's tea import volume declined in 2020. Imports reached 505.0 K t, reflecting a gradual 7.6% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 5.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.8%. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 546.8 K t, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 8.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.5%	5.2%	(7.6%)	1.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Kenya, China, and Sri Lanka were the largest suppliers of tea to MENA in kind, accounting for 29.7%, 19.6%, and 19.3% of imports, respectively. Together, they formed 68.6% of total imports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

MENA's tea imports in value terms declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching 1 802 M $ US, which corresponds to a gradual 8.4% drop from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 8.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.1%. The peak value was in 2018 at 1 982 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 0.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.2%	(0.8%)	(8.4%)	(3.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Sri Lanka, Kenya, and China were the primary suppliers of tea to MENA in value terms, accounting for 22.9%, 21.9%, and 15.4% of imports, respectively. Together, they made up 60.3% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io