Global black tea down at 8 million kg

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Contrary to the earlier estimates showing an excess supply of black tea in the global market, the latest compilations place the 2014 calendar global tea production at 8.02 million kg (mkg) lower than 2013.

Global black tea production dropped to 2019.13 mkg last year from 2027.15 mkg in 2013. India’s production dropped by 16.06 mkg to 1127.21 mkg. Uganda lost 8.76 mkg to produce 30.38 mkg. According to the Tea Board of India, production was down in both North and South India. While North India lost as much as 15.80 mkg, South India lost 0.26 mkg. Kenya gained 9.30 mkg to produce 400.03 mkg, Malawi 3.40 mkg to reach 43.04 mkg and Sri Lanka 2.52 mkg to total 312.29 mkg. However, these increases were inadequate to offset the loss in India and Uganda. (The Hindu)