10 months ago
India Aims to Expand Tea Exports to China
India wants to sell more tea to China.
They had a meeting with Chinese tea houses to talk about it.
India sells different kinds of tea like Darjeeling and Masala, which are becoming popular in China.
China is the biggest tea producer in the world, but most people there drink green tea.
India sold $20 million worth of tea to China last year, and this year, from January to October, they sold $37 million.
The Indian ambassador said tea is important in both countries and can bring them closer together.
He thinks there are many opportunities for India and China to work together in the tea industry.
India is pushing to increase its tea exports to China, focusing on varieties like Darjeeling and Masala tea.
An Indian Tea Buyer-Seller Meet was organized by the Indian Embassy in China, attended by leading Chinese tea houses.
India's tea exports to China rose from $20 million in 2023 to $37 million from January to October 2024.
The event highlighted the cultural significance and diversity of teas from both countries.
India's Deputy Ambassador to China, Abhishek Shukla, emphasized the potential for cooperation and innovation in the tea sector between the two nations.
- Who
- India, China, Indian Embassy in China, Chinese tea houses, Abhishek Shukla
- What
- India seeking to expand tea exports to China, Indian Tea Buyer-Seller Meet
- Where
- China, with a focus on the tea market
- When
- Event held on Wednesday, export data for 2023 and January-October 2024
- Why
- To boost India's tea exports to China, capitalizing on growing demand for Darjeeling and Masala teas
Key facts
- India's tea export to China (2023)
- India's tea export to China (Jan-Oct 2024)
- Event
- Indian Tea Buyer-Seller Meet
- Organizer
- Indian Embassy in China
- Key Indian Tea Varieties
- Darjeeling, Masala
- China's Tea Market Dominance
- Green tea
- India's Tea Production Status
- One of the world's largest producers
- India's Deputy Ambassador to China
- Abhishek Shukla
Quotes
Abhishek Shukla
India's Deputy Ambassador to China
“Every cup of tea is more than just a drink — it is a connection to the land, the climate, and the people who cultivate it. It invites us to experience the essence of the regions where it's grown, making each sip a journey in itself”
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“the potential for cooperation in the tea sector between the two countries was 'limitless', offering opportunities for exchange of ideas and innovation”
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