In 2025, Vietnam’s total tea cultivation area reached approximately 128,000 hectares, including:
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118,000 hectares of commercial tea plantations
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10,000 hectares of newly planted tea areas
Fresh tea leaf production reached 1.1 million tons, supporting a total dry tea output of approximately 245,000 tons, of which 210,000 tons were classified as main commercial products.
Domestic tea consumption was estimated at 75,000 tons during the year, with an average retail price of approximately 200,000 VND per kilogram. This generated total domestic revenue of nearly 15 trillion VND (approximately USD 577 million).
Vietnam Tea Export Performance in 2025
Vietnam exported approximately 136,950 tons of tea, generating over USD 238 million in export revenue. Compared with 2024, export volume and value both declined by approximately 7%, reflecting global demand fluctuations and pricing competition.
The average tea export price reached USD 1,737 per ton, demonstrating stable international competitiveness.
Export Product Structure
Vietnam’s tea export portfolio remained diversified:
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Green tea: 56%
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Black tea: 42%
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Other tea products: 2%
Major Import Markets for Vietnamese Tea
In 2025, Vietnamese tea was exported to 72 international markets, with 15 markets importing more than 1,000 tons annually.
Pakistan – The Largest Import Market
Pakistan remained Vietnam’s largest tea importer, accounting for:
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Over 47% of total export volume
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Nearly 56% of total export value
Pakistan imported Vietnamese tea at an average price of USD 1,965 per ton, although volume and value decreased by approximately 10% compared with 2024.
Taiwan
Taiwan imported approximately 15,000 tons, generating over USD 27 million, representing a 6% increase in value compared with 2024. The average export price reached USD 1,807 per ton.
China
China imported more than 14,000 tons, valued at over USD 21 million. Compared with 2024, exports increased by:
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3% in volume
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9% in value
Average export price: USD 1,468 per ton
Southeast Asian Markets
Vietnam maintained strong growth in several Southeast Asian countries:
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Malaysia: Over 6,000 tons, USD 4 million, growth of 18% in volume and 23% in value
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Thailand: Over 6,000 tons, nearly USD 6 million, moderate growth
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Indonesia: Nearly 6,000 tons, USD 6 million, significant decline of nearly 40% compared with 2024
Other Important Markets
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United States: Nearly 6,000 tons, USD 8 million (slight decline)
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Russia: Nearly 5,000 tons, USD 7 million (decrease due to geopolitical and logistics challenges)
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Iraq: Over 4,000 tons, USD 6 million, strong growth of 67%
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India: Over 4,000 tons, USD 5 million, solid growth
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Saudi Arabia: Over 2,000 tons, USD 5 million, high average price of USD 2,440 per ton
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Iran: Over 1,500 tons, nearly USD 3 million, strong expansion
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United Arab Emirates: Nearly 1,500 tons, USD 2 million, slight decline
Vietnam Tea Export Enterprises
In 2025, approximately 390 companies and individuals participated in tea exports, including:
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3 companies exporting over 5,000 tons
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17 companies exporting between 2,000 and 5,000 tons
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23 companies exporting between 1,000 and 2,000 tons
This indicates a diversified export network and growing industry participation.
Outlook for Vietnam Tea Industry
Despite global competition and market volatility, Vietnam’s tea sector continues to demonstrate strong production capacity and expanding export reach. Increasing demand for specialty tea, sustainable production, and certified tea products such as organic and Halal-certified tea presents significant opportunities for Vietnamese exporters.
With strategic market diversification and quality improvements, Vietnam is expected to strengthen its global position in the tea industry in the coming years.
