
2026 China Tea Report: Production and Exports
For the global tea industry, 2025 was another year of expansion—both in production volumes and in exports out of tea-producing

For the global tea industry, 2025 was another year of expansion—both in production volumes and in exports out of tea-producing

2026 March China Tea Exports and US Tea Imports





Below is a brief survey of recent articles and anecdotal reports on the status of matcha production, particularly related to

Yunnan Province has been a leading tea-producing province in China for several consecutive years. The humid subtropical climate gives it

This is a follow-up to the 2025 China Tea Report: Production article that includes further data on province- and belt-level

The global green tea market continues to trend in a positive direction, with signs of further development. Consumers have become more keenly aware of green tea’s benefits. Major green tea producing nations are also responding through expanding or upgrading their capabilities. The evidence supporting green tea’s improved status can be seen in areas of production, exports, and consumption in major domestic markets.