Srilanka, Feb. 21 -- Sri Lanka's tea exports for January 2025 amounted to 19.37 million kilograms, reflecting a growth of 0.61 million kilograms compared to the same period in 2024 when exports totalled 18.76 million kilograms.

The increase was mainly driven by strong performances in the Tea Packets, Tea Bags, and Instant Tea categories, while exports of Tea in Bulk and Green Tea experienced a decline. On the value front, the Free On Board (FOB) price recorded for January 2025 was Rs. 1,722.78 per kilogram, down by Rs. 26.14 compared to Rs. 1,748.92 in January 2024. In US$ terms, however, the month saw a slight increase, with the FOB price rising by US$ 0.38 year-on-year.

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