K Anurag in Guwahati
Indian tea industry is concerned over the discouraging export scenario in 2011 and raises concern over decreased production compared to its global competitors.
Meanwhile, a source in the industry said that despite concerns being raised over the declining trend in tea export, the industry has not initiated any systematic study to find out the reasons responsible for it.
There has also not been any sustained campaign by the government to promote Indian tea abroad.
Let us have a look at where India stands compared to its competitors when it comes to tea export.
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World's 5 biggest tea exporters; India 4th
1. Kenya
Total export in 2010: 441.02 million kg
Total export in 2006: 312.16 million kg
Total increase: 128.86 million kg
Total increase in per cent: 41.28
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World's 5 biggest tea exporters; India 4th
2. China
Total export in 2010: 302.42 million kg
Total export in 2006: 286.59 million kg
Total increase: 15.83 million kg
Total increase in per cent: 5.52
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World's 5 biggest tea exporters; India 4th
3. Sri Lanka
Total export in 2010: 298.59 million kg
Total export in 2006: 314.92 million kg
Total increase: -16.33 million kg
Total increase in per cent: -5.19
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World's 5 biggest tea exporters; India 4th
4. India
Total export in 2010: 193.29 million kg
Total export in 2006: 218.732 million kg
Total increase: -25.44 million kg
Total increase in per cent: -11.63
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World's 5 biggest tea exporters; India 4th
5. Vietnam
Total export in 2010: 98.00 million kg
Total export in 2006: 105.12 million kg
Total increase: -7.12 million kg
Total increase in per cent: -6.77
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