Adverse Weather Causes Sharp Decline in Indian Tea Production

India's tea production saw a significant decline of 21.3% in October due to unfavorable weather in Assam, the primary tea-producing region. Assam's production alone dropped 20.7%, affecting overall output. India exports CTC tea to Egypt and the UK, and orthodox tea to Iraq, Iran, and Russia.

India witnessed a substantial drop in tea production in October, with figures plummeting by 21.3% compared to the previous year, as reported by the state-run Tea Board. The dip is largely attributed to adverse weather conditions affecting plucking activities in Assam.

Assam, responsible for over half of India's tea output, recorded a production fall of 20.7% year-on-year, bringing its output down to 90.98 million kilograms. This drop in Assam significantly contributed to the country's overall decline in tea production.

As the world's second-largest tea producer, India exports CTC grade tea mainly to Egypt and the UK, while the orthodox variety finds its market in Iraq, Iran, and Russia, indicating a potential impact on international trade due to the production shortfall.