Sri Lanka's tea export revenue surpasses 1 billion US dollars in eight months.

Published 2025년 11월 4일

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Core Insight: According to a report by the Sri Lanka Daily Financial Times on September 24, based on Sri Lankan customs data and analysis by Asia Siyaka Research, the volume of tea exports from January to August 2025 reached 174.5 million kilograms, a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2024 (162.5 million kilograms). The export revenue reached 306 billion rupees (approximately 1.2 billion US dollars), higher than the 288 billion rupees (942 million US dollars) from the same period last year, marking the highest record since 2014.

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Revenue in U.S. dollars for the first eight months of 2025 exceeded $1.09 billion compared to the same period in 2014, but the export volume was significantly lower at 214 million kilograms, indicating a growth in revenue driven by higher unit prices. The average export price (FOB) for tea in 2025 for the first eight months was $5.88 per kilogram, higher than $5.80 last year and $5.09 in 2014. In terms of export structure, the proportion of bulk tea decreased to 42%; bagged tea increased to 45% (40% last year); tea bags remained at 10%, with volume rising from 16.6 million kilograms to 17.2 million kilograms; instant tea increased from 1.8 million kilograms to 2.2 million kilograms; green tea remained at 2%. The overall proportion of value-added tea exports increased to 58%, up from 53% last year. Among the main export markets, Iraq ranked first with 26 million kilograms, accounting for 15% of total exports; Russia ranked second with 14.7 million kilograms, lower than 16.5 million ...

Source: Foodmate