The country produces nearly half of global tea output, yet much is still exported as bulk raw material.
Written by Vicky Chang
Published on
20 Apr 2026
7 mins read
China is the world’s largest tea producer. In 2025, national tea output reached 3.92 million metric tons, accounting for nearly half of global production. In the same year, China exported 418,800 metric tons of tea, with export value exceeding RMB 11 billion (USD 1.6 billion), up 11.9% and 8.9% year-on-year, respectively.
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