The production of tea in the country rose by over 53 million kg in the first nine months of calendar year 2013, as per reports compiled by Indian Tea Association (ITA). The average auction price increased by Rs 10.90 per kg and stood at Rs 129.96, during the first nine months in 2013.
For January - September 2013 period, tea production touched 861.57 million kg as compared to 807.96 million kg in the same period of 2012. The production of tea in North India during the same period stood at 690.88 million kg, while for South India, the figure was 170.69 million kg.
Further, the import of tea into the country during the first six months from January to June of 2013 period, were 1.67 million kg higher at 9.65 million kg. The imports of tea take place for re-exports.
