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Exports In 2022, India exported $761M in Tea, making it the 4th largest exporter of Tea in the world. At the same year, Tea was the 114th most exported product in India. The main destination of Tea exports from India are: United Arab Emirates ($138M), Russia ($91.1M), Iran ($85.7M), United States ($62M), and United Kingdom ($50.4M).

The fastest growing export markets for Tea of India between 2021 and 2022 were United Arab Emirates ($81.4M), United Kingdom ($7.05M), and Iraq ($6.14M).

Imports In 2022, India imported $53.5M in Tea, becoming the 37th largest importer of Tea in the world. At the same year, Tea was the 590th most imported product in India. India imports Tea primarily from: Nepal ($29.4M), Kenya ($9.33M), Vietnam ($3.43M), China ($1.88M), and Sri Lanka ($1.63M).

The fastest growing import markets in Tea for India between 2021 and 2022 were Nepal ($9.17M), Tanzania ($449k), and United Kingdom ($378k).

COMPANIES In 2023, leading companies such as WAL-MART INC. (603), AMAZON SERVICES LLC (116), and AT HOME PROCUREMENT INC (26) were at the forefront of shipping Tea from India to the United States.

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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EXPORTS (2022)$761M

IMPORTS (2022)$53.5M

NET TRADE (2022)$708M

In 2022, India exported $761M in Tea. The main destinations of India exports on Tea were United Arab Emirates ($138M), Russia ($91.1M), Iran ($85.7M), United States ($62M), and United Kingdom ($50.4M).

In 2022, India imported $53.5M in Tea, mainly from Nepal ($29.4M), Kenya ($9.33M), Vietnam ($3.43M), China ($1.88M), and Sri Lanka ($1.63M).

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