Parent Product
Black Tea
HS Code
090240
Last Updated
2026-06-17
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Ceylon Tea market coverage spans 151 countries.
- 620 exporter companies and 2,245 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 5,003 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-17.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Ceylon Tea
Analyze 5,003 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Ceylon Tea.
Ceylon Tea Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Ceylon Tea to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Ceylon Tea: Poland (+292.1%), United Arab Emirates (+194.8%), United States (+131.7%).
Ceylon Tea Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-07, benchmark Ceylon Tea country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Ceylon Tea transaction unit prices: Taiwan (14.60 USD / kg), Russia (12.19 USD / kg), Kuwait (10.74 USD / kg), Kazakhstan (10.10 USD / kg), Turkiye (7.02 USD / kg), 4 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | +6.9% | 4,833 | 5.22 USD / kg (3,739,140.171 kg) | 5.83 USD / kg (7,175,936.1 kg) | 5.60 USD / kg (4,360,137.587 kg) | 5.79 USD / kg (4,964,058.829 kg) | 5.40 USD / kg (4,577,433.62 kg) | 5.73 USD / kg (3,871,750.455 kg) | ||||||
| India | -47.6% | 31 | 30.59 USD / kg (715.2 kg) | 26.96 USD / kg (4,010.4 kg) | 6.32 USD / kg (75,225.2 kg) | - (-) | 4.54 USD / kg (9,280 kg) | 4.99 USD / kg (-) | ||||||
| Russia | +6.6% | 11 | - (-) | - (-) | 6.28 USD / kg (1,581.881 kg) | 5.63 USD / kg (315.684 kg) | - (-) | 12.19 USD / kg (966 kg) | ||||||
| United Arab Emirates | +194.8% | 5 | - (-) | 22.52 USD / kg (100.8 kg) | 4.72 USD / kg (1,709 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| United Kingdom | +129.8% | 19 | - (-) | 51.60 USD / kg (29.1 kg) | 44.81 USD / kg (3 kg) | 30.99 USD / kg (7,334.3 kg) | 8.32 USD / kg (3,217.14 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Poland | +292.1% | 4 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Singapore | +28.3% | 5 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| France | - | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 19.32 USD / kg (1.5 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Taiwan | +22.3% | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 14.60 USD / kg (316.8 kg) | ||||||
| Turkiye | +72.6% | 34 | - (-) | 5.10 USD / kg (31,920 kg) | 6.80 USD / kg (21,800 kg) | 10.20 USD / kg (8,310 kg) | - (-) | 7.02 USD / kg (230,760 kg) |
Ceylon Tea Global Supply Chain Coverage
2,865 companies
620 exporters and 2,245 importers are mapped for Ceylon Tea.
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Ceylon Tea Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
620 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Ceylon Tea. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Ceylon Tea Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 620 total exporter companies in the Ceylon Tea supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
(Hong Kong)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: RetailTrade
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-08-12
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingOthers
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Ceylon Tea Global Exporter Coverage
620 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Ceylon Tea supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Ceylon Tea (HS Code 090240) in 2024
For Ceylon Tea in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sri Lanka | 137,407,611.065 kg | 674,133,708.859 USD |
| 2 | India | 221,323,049.765 kg | 666,913,530.264 USD |
| 3 | Argentina | 56,129,704 kg | 63,424,363.6 USD |
| 4 | Germany | 7,937,504.748 kg | 56,798,171.163 USD |
| 5 | Switzerland | 6,670,664.505 kg | 22,636,040.215 USD |
| 6 | South Korea | 2,652,435.063 kg | 13,759,242 USD |
| 7 | Zimbabwe | 10,180,314 kg | 13,561,625.028 USD |
| 8 | Netherlands | 2,584,373 kg | 10,475,034.556 USD |
| 9 | Poland | 1,528,265.904 kg | 9,510,030 USD |
| 10 | United States | 2,007,751 kg | 8,436,815 USD |
Ceylon Tea Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Ceylon Tea Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
2,245 importer companies are mapped for Ceylon Tea demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Ceylon Tea Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Turkiye)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Freight Forwarding And IntermodalLand TransportOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Iran)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Turkiye)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Libya)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Chile)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
2,245 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Ceylon Tea.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Ceylon Tea (HS Code 090240) in 2024
For Ceylon Tea in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pakistan | 235,769,695 kg | 618,534,770.796 USD |
| 2 | Egypt | 77,552,871.526 kg | 255,892,844.286 USD |
| 3 | United States | 85,539,771 kg | 183,304,501 USD |
| 4 | Japan | 20,356,859 kg | 88,935,590.619 USD |
| 5 | Poland | 34,711,433.614 kg | 76,052,721 USD |
| 6 | India | 43,311,378 kg | 75,680,308.346 USD |
| 7 | Germany | 17,206,504.965 kg | 64,470,119.582 USD |
| 8 | Azerbaijan | 11,835,234.438 kg | 61,032,843.86 USD |
| 9 | Malaysia | 26,317,144.137 kg | 43,892,764.444 USD |
| 10 | Hong Kong | 4,856,842 kg | 36,662,978.117 USD |
Ceylon Tea Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
Analyze Ceylon Tea origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDried
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupTea (Beverage Crop)
Scientific NameCamellia sinensis
PerishabilityLow (as dried tea); fresh leaf is highly time-sensitive before processing
Growing Conditions
- Humid tropical to subtropical climates; elevation and microclimate strongly influence cup profile in Sri Lanka’s tea-growing regions.
- Well-drained soils and consistent rainfall patterns are important; seasonal dry winds contribute to regional quality-season characteristics in high-grown areas.
Main VarietiesOrthodox black tea, CTC black tea, Green tea, Specialty teas (e.g., white tea) produced in smaller volumes
Consumption Forms
- Loose-leaf brewed tea
- Tea bags (using fannings/dust grades and blends)
- Blending base for branded black-tea products and flavored variants downstream
Grading Factors
- Leaf appearance and cleanliness (free from taints/extraneous matter)
- Particle-size grade (whole leaf, broken leaf, fannings, dust) for intended use
- Moisture protection and packing integrity for long-distance trade
- Sensory profile (liquor color, aroma, briskness/body) aligned to regional expectations and buyer blends
Market
Ceylon tea is the single-origin tea produced in Sri Lanka and marketed globally under the “Ceylon Tea” identity, with the Lion Logo used to denote qualifying packs of 100% pure Ceylon tea packed in Sri Lanka under Sri Lanka Tea Board oversight. Global demand is concentrated in black tea segments (orthodox and some CTC styles), with Ceylon’s positioning commonly tied to origin-specific flavor profiles from Sri Lanka’s distinct growing regions and elevations. Export flows are strongly shaped by a small set of import markets, particularly in the Middle East/North Africa and Eurasia, alongside other destinations that buy Sri Lankan tea for blending and retail packing. Because the product is inherently single-origin, disruptions in Sri Lanka (weather, labor availability, policy, logistics) can quickly tighten availability and raise procurement risk for buyers specifying Ceylon origin.
Market GrowthMixed (recent trade patterns)premium single-origin demand alongside price competition in black tea
Major Producing Countries
- Sri LankaCeylon tea is produced in Sri Lanka; the Sri Lanka Tea Board administers origin/quality programs including the Lion Logo scheme.
Major Exporting Countries
- Sri LankaCeylon tea exports are supplied from Sri Lanka’s tea-growing regions and traded through auctions and direct export channels.
Major Importing Countries
- IraqAmong the largest importers of Sri Lankan tea in recent Tea Exporters Association market reports.
- RussiaAmong the largest importers of Sri Lankan tea in recent Tea Exporters Association market reports.
- TurkiyeAmong the largest importers of Sri Lankan tea in recent Tea Exporters Association market reports.
- LibyaAmong the largest importers of Sri Lankan tea in recent Tea Exporters Association market reports.
- United Arab EmiratesAmong the largest importers of Sri Lankan tea in recent Tea Exporters Association market reports; also functions as a re-export and trading hub in some supply chains.
- ChinaListed among major importers of Sri Lankan tea in recent Tea Exporters Association market reports.
- IranListed among major importers of Sri Lankan tea in recent Tea Exporters Association market reports.
- ChileListed among major importers of Sri Lankan tea in recent Tea Exporters Association market reports.
Supply Calendar
- Sri Lanka (Dimbula high-grown region):Jan, Feb, MarThe Dimbula “quality season” is described by the Sri Lanka Tea Board as beginning around the turn of the year and continuing until March or early April.
- Sri Lanka (Uva high-grown region):Jul, Aug, SepThe Sri Lanka Tea Board describes the eastern “quality season” for Uva as July to September.
Specification
Major VarietiesDimbula, Uva, Nuwara Eliya, Kandy, Ruhuna, Sabaragamuwa
Physical Attributes
- Distinct origin-linked cup profiles associated with Sri Lanka’s tea-growing regions (e.g., Dimbula noted for a golden-orange hue and mellow character; Uva noted for a distinctive regional character tied to its climate).
- Typically traded as dried leaf teas with multiple particle-size grades for blending, loose-leaf, and tea bag applications.
Compositional Metrics
- Black tea is commonly specified using standard-based chemical and cleanliness requirements (e.g., ISO 3720 for black tea definition and basic requirements).
Grades
- OP (Orange Pekoe) family grades (whole leaf orthodox)
- BOP (Broken Orange Pekoe) family grades (broken leaf orthodox)
- Fannings and Dust grades (commonly used for tea bags and strong-liquor blends)
Packaging
- Bulk export packaging commonly emphasizes moisture and odor protection (clean, dry, closed containers; barrier liners as needed) consistent with black-tea packing/marking expectations referenced in ISO standards.
- Retail packs using the Lion Logo must meet Sri Lanka Tea Board requirements for qualifying Ceylon tea packs.
ProcessingManufactured teas are produced by withering, leaf maceration/rolling, oxidation (for black tea), and drying/firing, followed by sorting into grades; some supply is also produced as green or specialty teas.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Plucking (fresh leaf) -> leaf collection -> factory withering -> rolling/maceration -> oxidation (black tea) -> firing/drying -> sorting and grading -> bulking/blending as specified -> packing -> export logistics -> importer blending/packing (where applicable) -> retail/foodservice
Demand Drivers
- Strong black-tea consumption in key importing markets for Sri Lankan tea (notably parts of the Middle East/North Africa and Eurasia).
- Use as a blending component where buyers specify Sri Lankan origin flavor attributes and consistent grading.
- Brand and origin signaling through the Ceylon Tea identity and Lion Logo scheme for qualifying packs.
Temperature
- Tea is shelf-stable but quality is sensitive to storage conditions; keeping shipments dry and protected from heat and strong odors is critical to preserve aroma and prevent moisture pickup.
Atmosphere Control
- Barrier packaging and tight sealing to limit oxygen and moisture ingress are commonly used to protect aroma and prevent staling during long transit and warehousing.
Shelf Life
- Dried tea is not highly perishable, but quality degrades with time and exposure to humidity, oxygen, and heat; moisture pickup increases defect risk (staling, off-odors, potential mold).
Risks
Supply Concentration HighCeylon tea is inherently single-origin (Sri Lanka). Any shock affecting Sri Lankan production, factory throughput, labor availability, policy, or logistics can disrupt availability for buyers that specify Ceylon origin and cannot substitute other origins without changing product claims or cup profile.Use multi-supplier sourcing within Sri Lanka (regions/grades), qualify substitute origins only where labeling/spec allows, and maintain buffer stocks for key grades.
Climate MediumSri Lanka’s regional “quality seasons” and output are sensitive to monsoon patterns and dry-wind periods; adverse weather can reduce both volume and the availability of regionally characteristic lots.Track regional weather and quality-season signals (e.g., Uva and Dimbula windows) and diversify procurement across regions and grades to reduce single-district exposure.
Regulatory Compliance MediumMarket access can be affected by pesticide residue findings or evolving MRL expectations; tea supply chains must manage agrochemical use and documentation to meet importing-country requirements.Implement residue monitoring aligned to destination requirements (Codex and importing-market standards), supplier GAP programs, and robust traceability/COA practices.
Labor and Social MediumDecent-work deficits and occupational safety/health risks in the tea sector (including informal work in parts of the smallholder subsector) can create ESG, continuity, and reputational risks for global buyers.Prioritize suppliers with credible social compliance systems and third-party certification/audits where appropriate, and require corrective-action plans for safety, wages, and worker welfare.
Sustainability
- Single-origin climate exposure: Sri Lanka’s tea output and quality seasons are weather-dependent, making Ceylon tea vulnerable to rainfall variability, drought/heat stress, and extreme events in hill-country production zones.
- Agrochemical stewardship and residue compliance: meeting destination-market pesticide residue expectations and good agricultural practice standards is essential for access and brand protection.
Labor & Social
- Plantation/estate labor conditions and wages: the Sri Lankan tea sector includes significant women’s employment and a large smallholder base; decent-work gaps and occupational safety risks have been documented by the ILO.
- Legacy social vulnerability in plantation communities (housing and services) can increase disruption risk during extreme weather and heighten ESG scrutiny for buyers.
FAQ
What does the Lion Logo on a tea pack indicate for Ceylon tea?The Lion Logo is owned by the Sri Lanka Tea Board and is used to indicate qualifying packs of 100% pure Ceylon tea packed in Sri Lanka under the Tea Board’s rules and quality oversight.
When are the main quality-season windows highlighted for Dimbula and Uva Ceylon teas?The Sri Lanka Tea Board describes Dimbula’s western quality season as starting around the turn of the year and running to about March or early April, and Uva’s eastern quality season as July to September.
Which countries are major importers of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) tea in recent market reporting?Recent Tea Exporters Association of Sri Lanka market reports list Iraq, the Russian Federation, Türkiye, Libya, and the United Arab Emirates among the major importers, along with other destinations such as China, Iran, and Chile.
Sources
Ceylon Tea Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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Sri Lanka
Pakistan
Kenya
United States
United Kingdom
India
United Arab Emirates
China
Germany
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Uganda
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