Archive · 25 Dec 2025
India's 2025 Tea Production and Exports Expected to Surpass 2024
India is making more tea this year and sending more of it to other countries.
Last year, India made about 1284.78 million kilograms of tea.
This year, by October, they had already made 1133.41 million kilograms, which is a little more than last year.
The tea industry thinks the total production for this year will be around 1342 million kilograms, which is about 38 million kilograms more than last year.
This increase is because they are picking tea leaves for a longer time this year.
Also, India is sending more tea to countries like Iran, Iraq, and China.
Last year, they sent 256.17 million kilograms of tea to other countries.
This year, by October, they had already sent 228.52 million kilograms, which is more than the same time last year.
The industry thinks they will send about 15-20 million kilograms more tea this year compared to last year.
India's tea production in 2025 is projected to reach 1342 million kgs, a 3% increase from 2024.
Tea exports in 2025 are expected to be 15-20 million kgs higher than in 2024, driven by increased shipments to Iran, Iraq, and China.
The increase in production is attributed to an extended plucking season in December 2025, unlike 2024 when plucking ended in November.
As of October 2025, India had produced 1133.41 million kgs of tea, an 8 million kg increase compared to the same period in 2024.
India exported 228.52 million kgs of tea by October 2025, compared to 214.64 million kgs in the same period of 2024.
- Who
- Indian Tea Industry, Tea Board India, Indian Tea Association, Tea Association of India, Indian Tea Exporters Association
- What
- Increase in tea production and exports for 2025 compared to 2024
- When
- 2025 (with data up to October 2025)
- Where
- India, with key exports to Iran, Iraq, and China
- Why
- Extended plucking season and higher demand from key export markets
- 2024 Tea Production
- 1284.78 million kgs
- 2025 Tea Production (until October)
- 1133.41 million kgs
- 2025 Projected Tea Production
- 1342 million kgs
- 2024 Tea Exports
- 256.17 million kgs
- 2025 Tea Exports (until October)
- 228.52 million kgs
- Key Export Markets
- Iran, Iraq, China
- Expected Increase in Production
- 20-25 million kgs
- Expected Increase in Exports
- 15-20 million kgs