Tea, packed production in China
In 2023 China produced 3.5 million t of tea, packed, the largest total in the world (48.5% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 84%. This is the highest figure on record.
- Production, 2023
- 3.5 million t
- World rank
- 1 of 126
- 10-year change
- +84%
- Record
- 3.5 million t
- 2023
Tea, packed in China, 2010–2023 (tonnes)
China compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 48.5%
- 38.1% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +84%
- world +44%
Position in the world ranking
Map of world production of tea, packed
Share of the world total; China is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,541,100 | +6.0% |
| 2022 | 3,342,100 | +5.6% |
| 2021 | 3,164,000 | +7.9% |
| 2020 | 2,931,800 | +5.6% |
| 2019 | 2,777,200 | +6.4% |
| 2018 | 2,610,400 | +6.1% |
| 2017 | 2,460,400 | +6.4% |
| 2016 | 2,313,000 | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 2,277,000 | +8.7% |
| 2014 | 2,095,570 | +8.9% |
| 2013 | 1,924,457 | +7.5% |
| 2012 | 1,789,753 | +10% |
| 2011 | 1,623,000 | +12% |
| 2010 | 1,450,000 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of tea, packed in China?
China produced 3.5 million t in 2023, 48.5% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does China rank in the world for production of tea, packed?
China was the world’s largest producer in 2023, ahead of India.
How has the production of tea, packed in China changed?
It rose by 84% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +44% for the world. 2023 was the highest figure on record.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.