Tea, packed production in South Africa
In 2023 South Africa produced 2,900 t of tea, packed, the 45th largest in the world (0.04% of the world total). The record was 3,000 t in 2022.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.
- Production, 2023
- 2,900 t
- World rank
- 45 of 126
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 3,000 t
- 2022
Tea, packed in South Africa, 2021–2023 (tonnes)
South Africa compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.04%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | Mali | 3,050 | 0.04% |
| 44 | Laos | 2,969 | 0.04% |
| 45 | South Africa | 2,900 | 0.04% |
| 46 | Ukraine | 2,798 | 0.04% |
| 47 | Senegal | 2,400 | 0.03% |
Map of world production of tea, packed
Share of the world total; South Africa is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,900 | −3.3% |
| 2022 | 3,000 | +7.1% |
| 2021 | 2,800 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of tea, packed in South Africa?
South Africa produced 2,900 t in 2023, 0.04% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does South Africa rank in the world for production of tea, packed?
South Africa ranked 45th of 126 countries in 2023. The largest producer was China with 48.5% of the world total.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2023 figure for South Africa is from an external organisation. 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.