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Brazil: Tea Market 2025

Tea Market Size in Brazil

After two years of growth, the Brazilian tea market decreased by -22.3% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, posted strong growth. Tea consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Tea Exports

Exports from Brazil

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of tea increased by 21% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tea exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a precipitous contraction. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for tea exports from Brazil, with a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, tea exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Marshall Islands (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Venezuela (X tons), with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States stood at -25.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Marshall Islands (-30.6% per year) and Venezuela (+46.8% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for tea exports from Brazil, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Venezuela ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Marshall Islands, with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at -27.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Venezuela (+52.4% per year) and Marshall Islands (-18.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average tea export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 5.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Liberia (+27.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tea Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2022, the amount of tea imported into Brazil contracted dramatically to X tons, reducing by -39.9% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 60% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tea imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 87% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Argentina (X tons), China (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of tea imports to Brazil, with a combined 74% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +8.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest tea suppliers to Brazil were Poland ($X), China ($X) and the United States ($X), together accounting for 46% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +8.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average tea import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+19.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for tea in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of tea consumption, comprising approx. 40% of total volume. Moreover, tea consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Turkey, with a 4% share.

What are the largest producers of tea in the world?

The country with the largest volume of tea production was China, comprising approx. 43% of total volume. Moreover, tea production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, twofold. Kenya ranked third in terms of total production with an 8% share.

What are the leading suppliers of tea to Brazil?

In value terms, China, Poland and Argentina were the largest tea suppliers to Brazil, together accounting for 51% of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, Sri Lanka, Germany, the United States, Japan and India, which together accounted for a further 34%.

What are the leading importers of tea from Brazil?

In value terms, the United States remains the key foreign market for tea exports from Brazil, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Marshall Islands, with a 1.4% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 1.4% share.

What is the average export price for tea in Brazil?

In 2020, the average tea export price amounted to $6,252 per ton, which is down by -28.8% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for tea in Brazil?

The average tea import price stood at $4,384 per ton in 2020, which is down by -23.9% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the tea market in Brazil. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 667 - Tea

Country coverage:

Brazil

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Brazil
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024