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Agricultural ExportChapter 09
Complete Guide to Tea Export from Africa
Kenya is the world's largest black tea exporter. Master CTC and orthodox grading, auction systems, and access premium global tea markets.
$20B+
Global Market
#1
Kenya (Exports)
10+
Producer Nations
Top African Tea Producers
#1540,000 MT
Kenya
World's #1 black tea exporter, CTC and specialty, Kericho highlands
#250,000 MT
Malawi
Second largest African producer, Thyolo and Mulanje estates
#335,000 MT
Rwanda
Premium orthodox tea, high-altitude specialty, growing reputation
#438,000 MT
Tanzania
CTC and orthodox, Mufindi and Usambara highlands
#532,000 MT
Uganda
CTC tea, Fort Portal and Kigezi regions
#612,000 MT
Ethiopia
Growing industry, organic potential, Jimma region
Tea HS Code Classification
| HS Code | Description | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 0902.10 | Green tea (not fermented), in packages ≤3 kg | Green Tea |
| 0902.20 | Green tea (not fermented), in packages >3 kg | Green Tea Bulk |
| 0902.30 | Black tea (fermented), in packages ≤3 kg | Black Tea |
| 0902.40 | Black tea (fermented), in packages >3 kg | Black Tea Bulk |
| 2101.20 | Extracts, essences and concentrates of tea | Processed |
AfCFTA Benefits for Tea Exporters
Regional Blending
Easier cross-border sourcing for tea blending operations within Africa
Value Addition
Incentives for packaging and branding tea products within the continent
Market Expansion
Growing intra-African tea consumption with zero tariffs under AfCFTA