> 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%.

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# 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.

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Production, 20233.5 million t
World rank1 of 126
10-year change+84%
Record3.5 million t2023

## Tea, packed in China, 2010–2023 (tonnes)

## China compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total48.5%38.1% in 2013
10-year change+84%world +44%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | **China** | 3,541,100 | 48.5% |
| 2 | [India](https://husfarm.com/production/tea-packed/india/) | 1,399,840 | 19.2% |
| 3 | [Kenya](https://husfarm.com/production/tea-packed/kenya/) | 570,449 | 7.8% |

[Full ranking of 126 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/tea-packed/)

### Map of world production of tea, packed

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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

[India](https://husfarm.com/production/tea-packed/india/)[Kenya](https://husfarm.com/production/tea-packed/kenya/)[Vietnam](https://husfarm.com/production/tea-packed/vietnam/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/tea-packed/turkey/)[Sri Lanka](https://husfarm.com/production/tea-packed/sri-lanka/)[Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/tea-packed/indonesia/)[Bangladesh](https://husfarm.com/production/tea-packed/bangladesh/)[Uganda](https://husfarm.com/production/tea-packed/uganda/)[Japan](https://husfarm.com/production/tea-packed/japan/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/tea-packed/argentina/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/tea-packed/pakistan/)[Malawi](https://husfarm.com/production/tea-packed/malawi/)
[All countries producing tea, packed](https://husfarm.com/production/tea-packed/)

## Other products of China

[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/china/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/china/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/china/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/china/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/china/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/china/)[Cucumbers](https://husfarm.com/production/cucumbers/china/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/china/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/china/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/china/)[Sweet potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/china/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/china/)
[Agricultural production in China](https://husfarm.com/production/country/china/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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