India's Tea Exports May Fall 20% This Year as Freight Costs and Logistics Snags Bite
India's tea exports could decline by as much as 20% in 2025 as higher freight rates, port-side disruptions and broader logistics bottlenecks erode competitiveness in overseas markets, industry sources said. Shipments already fell 16.11% year-on-year to 128.56 million kilograms in January-July, underscoring the pressure on one of the country's most established agricultural export segments.
