Tea, packed production in Kenya
In 2023 Kenya produced 570,449 t of tea, packed, the 3rd largest in the world (7.82% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 32%. This is the highest figure on record.
- Production, 2023
- 570,449 t
- World rank
- 3 of 126
- 10-year change
- +32%
- Record
- 570,449 t
- 2023
Tea, packed in Kenya, 2010–2023 (tonnes)
Kenya compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 7.8%
- 8.6% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +32%
- world +44%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 3,541,100 | 48.5% |
| 2 | India | 1,399,840 | 19.2% |
| 3 | Kenya | 570,449 | 7.8% |
| 4 | Vietnam | 282,150 | 3.9% |
| 5 | Turkey | 264,989 | 3.6% |
Map of world production of tea, packed
Share of the world total; Kenya is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 570,449 | +6.6% |
| 2022 | 535,000 | −0.5% |
| 2021 | 537,800 | −5.6% |
| 2020 | 569,500 | +24% |
| 2019 | 458,850 | −6.9% |
| 2018 | 492,990 | +12% |
| 2017 | 439,857 | −7.0% |
| 2016 | 473,000 | +19% |
| 2015 | 399,100 | −10% |
| 2014 | 445,105 | +2.9% |
| 2013 | 432,400 | +17% |
| 2012 | 369,400 | −2.3% |
| 2011 | 377,912 | −5.3% |
| 2010 | 399,006 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of tea, packed in Kenya?
Kenya produced 570,449 t in 2023, 7.8% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Kenya rank in the world for production of tea, packed?
Kenya ranked 3rd of 126 countries in 2023. The largest producer was China with 48.5% of the world total.
How has the production of tea, packed in Kenya changed?
It rose by 32% 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.