In October 2023, India’s tea production rose 12.06% to 182.84 million kg. Small tea growers (STGs) produced 2.14 million kg of green tea.
Tea production in India rose 12.06 percent to 182.84 million kg in October 2023 from 163.15 million kg last year.
According to Tea Board data, West Bengal produced 54.98 million kg of the crop in October, up from 49.75 million kg in 2022.
Tea production in Assam:
Assam, the nation’s top tea producer, produced 104.26 million kg in October. Data shows the state produced 90.72 million kg of tea in October 2022.
South Indian production fell to 18.89 million kg in October 2023 from 18.92 million kg in October 2022. CTC production reached 167.72 million kg in October 2023, while traditional tea production was 12.98 million kg in north and south India.
Production of green tea:
Data showed 2.14 million kg of green tea production. In October 2023, small tea growers (STGs) produced 95.24 million kg nationwide, up from 78.19 million kg in 2022.
Conclusion
In October 2023, India produced 182.84 million kg of tea, up 12.06% from 163.15 million kg. Top tea producer Assam produced 104.26 million kg, while West Bengal produced 54.98 million kg. South India produced 18.89 million kg, somewhat less. CTC production was 167.72 million kg, whereas traditional tea production was 12.98 million kg in north and south India. Green tea output reached 2.14 million kg, while small tea growers produced 95.24 million kg in October 2023, up from 78.19 million kg in 2022.
