Tea exports to Russia soar 21%, belying war worries; some lost share gained

Sri Lanka crisis, sanctions on Russia that made sourcing from other countries difficult help domestic industry post better numbers

Ishita Ayan Dutt | Kolkata
Last Updated at March 17, 2023 18:10 IST

After hitting a low in exports in 2021, India recorded some solid gains in 2022 led by supply side disruptions, but holding on to it would be key

Apprehensions of widespread disruptions had put the Indian tea industry on the edge when Russia, a top buyer, waged war on Ukraine. But tea growers managed to retain a hold on the market and even regained some lost share.

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