August Tea Report: 2026 China Exports & US Imports
China is selling less tea at higher prices. US imports from China are down 29.2% this year; organic green tea is the one bright spot.
Market reports and news
Monthly China export and US import data, compiled from customs sources, plus stories from tea origins.
China Production By Province: Hubei
Hubei Province has been a leading tea-producing province in China for several consecutive years.
July Tea Report: 2026 China Exports & US Imports
China exported 28.0 million kg of tea in July, down 14.7%. US imports from China fell 25.4% year to date.
Matcha’s Birthplace In China
Having originated in China, matcha flourished during the Tang and Song Dynasties when monks from Japan studied western Buddhism at Jingshan Temple and brought back the Jingshan Tea Ceremony and the…
Tea News Brief: Panama Canal and Jasmine Floods
A recap of recent news affecting China tea export/import and production TYPHOONS BRING FLOODING TO JASMINE PRODUCTION AREAS July saw 3 typhoons: Maysak, Bavi, and Noul, hit southern China.
China Production By Province: Guizhou
Guizhou Province has been a leading tea-producing province in China for several consecutive years.
2026 China Spring Tea Production and Market Report
The China Tea Marketing Association recently released a report on China’s 2026 Spring tea production and market conditions.
June Tea Report: 2026 China Exports & US Imports
China tea exports and US imports from China, through June 2026.
China Production By Province: Anhui
Anhui Province has been a leading tea-producing province in China for several consecutive years.