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Tea market in Vietnam

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Vietnam's tea market volume showed considerable movement between 2018 and 2023. The market contracted to 890 thousand tons in 2019 from 1 060 thousand tons the previous year, then entered a phase of steady growth, reaching 1 023 thousand tons by 2023.

This recovery was supported by rising domestic production, which increased from 1 018 thousand tons in 2019 to 1 125 thousand tons in 2023. During the same period, export volumes, which had risen sharply in 2019, remained at elevated levels.

The overall trajectory resulted in a market volume in 2023 that was slightly above the 2018 level, reflecting a rebound in domestic availability after the initial downturn.

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 Vietnam
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Vietnam in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Vietnam in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Vietnam in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Vietnam by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Vietnam in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Vietnam by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Vietnam, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Vietnam by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Vietnam in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Vietnam by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Vietnam in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Vietnam by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Vietnam, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Vietnam by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Vietnam in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Vietnam by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Vietnam in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Vietnam by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Vietnam, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Vietnam by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Vietnam in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Vietnam by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Vietnam in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Vietnam by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Vietnam, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Vietnam 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 Vietnam

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam maintained its position as the world's sixth-largest tea producer by volume.

Top producers of tea, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of tea, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Following a two-year decline, Vietnam's tea production rebounded in 2020, reaching 1 065 thousand tonnes. This marked a 4.7% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, overall production decreased by 5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 1 018 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 5.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.6%)	(5.9%)	4.7%	(1.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports tea from Vietnam

Exports in kind, K t

The data shows irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Vietnam's tea exports peaked in 2017 and hit their lowest point in 2018, with a 5.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports totaled 126.6 thousand tonnes, representing a moderate 6.1% decrease from the previous year. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2018 at 25.2 thousand tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 82.8%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019, with exports surging by 434.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(82.8%)	434.9%	(6.1%)	(4.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Pakistan (30.7% of exports by volume), Asia, not elsewhere specified (13.5%), and Russia (11.6%) together accounted for 55.8% of Vietnam's total tea exports, making them the primary destinations.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the value of Vietnam's tea exports amounted to 198.9 million US dollars, reflecting a significant 13.8% year-over-year reduction. Over the 2017-2020 period, export values decreased by 12.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 230.7 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 10.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.7%)	10.2%	(13.8%)	(4.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets—Pakistan, Asia, not elsewhere specified, and Russia—remained central to Vietnam's tea exports in value terms, collectively accounting for 61.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports tea to Vietnam

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year increase, Vietnam's tea imports declined in 2020, totaling 3.5 thousand tonnes. This constituted a steep 50.1% reduction compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.4%. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 7.0 thousand tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 54.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	20.7%	54.4%	(50.1%)	(2.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, China (56.9% of imports by volume), Indonesia (19.5%), and Asia, not elsewhere specified (10.7%) formed the main group of sources for Vietnam's tea imports, with a combined share of 87.1% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Market behavior during these years was characterized by volatility. The period from 2017 to 2019 saw a peak-to-trough amplitude of 2.8 times. In 2020, Vietnam imported 16.8 million US dollars worth of tea, representing a 45.7% drop compared to 2019. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 30.9 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a surge of 110.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	110.8%	31.3%	(45.7%)	14.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China (53.8% of imports by value), Indonesia (22.8%), and Asia, not elsewhere specified (8.3%) stood out as the main markets for Vietnam's tea imports in value terms, together representing 84.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io