Kolkata, June 11 -- India's tea exports demonstrated strong growth in 2024, rising 9.92 per cent to reach 254.67 million kilograms compared to 231.69 million kilograms in the previous year, according to data released by the Tea Board.

The export growth was supported by increased production across both northern and southern tea-growing regions during the calendar year. North Indian estates recorded production of 154.81 million kilograms in 2024, representing a 9.79 per cent increase from 141 million kilograms produced in 2023.

South Indian tea production similarly expanded, with volumes reaching 99.86 million kilograms in 2024, up 10.11 per cent from 90.69 million kilograms recorded in the previous year. The southern region's growth rate...