Tea Exporters Association charts course for resilience and revitalization

The Tea Exporters Association (TEA) hosted its 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Taj Samudra, bringing together nearly 500 stakeholders, diplomats, and industry leaders to reflect on the progress of Sri Lanka’s tea industry and chart a bold path forward under the theme “Resilience & Revitalization.”

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Delivering his address, Huzefa Akbarally, Chairman of TEA, reaffirmed the Association’s commitment to strengthening the global position of Ceylon Tea:

“In 2025, we project tea exports of 270 million kilograms and revenues exceeding USD 1.5 billion, an increase of nearly 10 % from last year. This growth is a testament to the resilience of our smallholder farmers, who produce 70% of Sri Lanka’s tea. Yet, smallholder yields have declined, and urgent investment is required in replantation and block-in-filling to secure their future. With the right support, Ceylon Tea can achieve the government’s target of 400 million kilograms and USD 2.5 billion in export revenue by 2030.”