Tea, packed production in Sri Lanka
In 2023 Sri Lanka produced 259,294 t of tea, packed, the 6th largest in the world (3.55% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 24%. The record was 340,230 t in 2013.
- Production, 2023
- 259,294 t
- World rank
- 6 of 126
- 10-year change
- −24%
- Record
- 340,230 t
- 2013
Tea, packed in Sri Lanka, 2010–2023 (tonnes)
Sri Lanka compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 3.6%
- 6.7% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −24%
- world +44%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Vietnam | 282,150 | 3.9% |
| 5 | Turkey | 264,989 | 3.6% |
| 6 | Sri Lanka | 259,294 | 3.6% |
| 7 | Indonesia | 116,506 | 1.6% |
| 8 | Bangladesh | 93,208 | 1.3% |
Map of world production of tea, packed
Share of the world total; Sri Lanka is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 259,294 | +3.1% |
| 2022 | 251,499 | −16% |
| 2021 | 299,488 | +7.5% |
| 2020 | 278,489 | −7.2% |
| 2019 | 300,120 | −1.2% |
| 2018 | 303,840 | −1.3% |
| 2017 | 307,720 | +5.2% |
| 2016 | 292,574 | −12% |
| 2015 | 332,090 | −1.8% |
| 2014 | 338,032 | −0.6% |
| 2013 | 340,230 | +3.1% |
| 2012 | 330,000 | +0.8% |
| 2011 | 327,500 | −1.2% |
| 2010 | 331,400 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of tea, packed in Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka produced 259,294 t in 2023, 3.6% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Sri Lanka rank in the world for production of tea, packed?
Sri Lanka ranked 6th 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 Sri Lanka changed?
It fell by 24% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +44% for the world. The record was 340,230 t in 2013.
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.