New Delhi: Tea production in Bharat witnessed a substantial upswing, recording a remarkable 12.06% increase, reaching 182.84 million kg in October this year compared to 163.15 million kg in the corresponding month last year. The latest data from the Tea Board reveals notable growth, with West Bengal contributing 54.98 million kg in October, up from 49.75 million kg in 2022.
Assam, the forefront of tea cultivation in the country, reported a notable surge in production, reaching 104.26 million kg in October, surpassing the 90.72 million kg recorded in the same month in 2022. However, south India experienced a marginal dip in production, with October 2023 output at 18.89 million kg, compared to 18.92 million kg in the corresponding month of the previous year.
Breaking down the production by category, the CTC variety notably reached 167.72 million kg in October 2023, while orthodox tea production stood at 12.98 million kg across both north and south India. Green tea production was reported at 2.14 million kg.
The data also highlights a significant increase in production by small tea growers (STGs), reaching 95.24 million kg in October 2023 across the country, compared to 78.19 million kg in the same month of 2022. This surge in tea production signals a positive trend for the industry in Bharat, with Assam playing a pivotal role in driving the overall growth.
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