In 2024 India produced about 6,156 thousand tonnes of tea leaves from 613 thousand hectares, an average yield of 10,036 kg per hectare. That is up 17% on ten years earlier. Yield per hectare has risen 15% over the same period. The highest output on record was in 2022 (6,231 thousand tonnes).
Production
Area harvested
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India against the world
Among the 10 countries that each grow at least 1% of the world's tea leaves, India ranks 5 of 10 for yield in 2024, at 10,036 kg per hectare. The world average is 5,911 kg per hectare. Türkiye leads at 17,455 kg per hectare.
| # | Country | Yield (kg/ha) | Share of world output |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Türkiye | 17,455 | 4.3% |
| 2 | Argentina | 11,944 | 1.1% |
| 3 | Kenya | 11,765 | 8.2% |
| 4 | Viet Nam | 10,214 | 3.5% |
| 5 | India | 10,036 | 18.8% |
| 6 | Uganda | 9,269 | 1.3% |
| 7 | Bangladesh | 7,449 | 1.3% |
| 8 | Indonesia | 6,351 | 2.0% |
| 9 | Sri Lanka | 5,632 | 4.6% |
| 10 | China, mainland | 4,478 | 49.7% |
How does your tea leaves yield compare?
Averages are national figures and depend on irrigation, variety and season. Your own field can be well above or below them.
Source: FAO, FAOSTAT crops and livestock products (CC BY 4.0). National totals for India, including FAO estimates; they can differ from Indian ministry releases.