By Kimuri Mwangi Kenya’s tea industry demonstrated resilience in 2025, posting modest growth in earnings despite a complex mix of global economic pressures, declining production, and softer prices, according to the latest Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) performance report. Total marketed value of tea rose by 2 percent to KSh 218.79 billion in 2025, up from KSh 215.21 billion in 2024 and KSh 196.97 billion in 2023. Export earnings remained the dominant driver, contributing KSh 186.91 billion, while local sales and committed stocks accounted for KSh 19.13 billion and KSh 12.75 billion, respectively. This growth came despite a stronger Kenyan shilling, weaker global tea prices, and broader economic disruptions, including internal conflicts in key markets. Export volumes surged by 9.81 percent to 652.8 million kilogrammes, largely supported by carryover stocks from previous years.# However, gains in volume were partially offset by declining unit prices and exchange rate effects. The average ...