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Tea exports rises to 189.68 million kg in first 10 months of 2017

28 Dec 2017 Evaluate

Indian tea exports touched 189.68 million kg during the first 10 months of 2017. As per data compiled by the Tea Board, this is a rise of 6.7% against exports of 178 million kg during the same period in 2016. The exports in value terms also rose to Rs 3,724.34 crore compared to Rs 3,553.19 crore, while unit price per kg fell to Rs 196.35 in 2017 from Rs 199.62 in 2016.

In terms of country-wise exports, the Russian Federation as a member of the CIS nations was the largest importer of Indian tea at 37.46 million kg, followed by Kazakhstan and Ukraine.

Besides, the other major importers were Iran at 20.98 million kg, UAE at 14.08 million kg, the USA at 11.30 million kg and the UK at 11.20 million kg. Pakistan was also a major importer of Indian tea.