Tea exports see bright spot in January-February
The Vietnamese tea sector saw positive signs in exports in the first two months of 2021 when shipping 17,000 tonnes abroad and earning US$29 million, down 1.6% in volume but up 11% in value year-on-year.
In January, Vietnam’s tea exports to Pakistan – its biggest importer – rose by 0.9% in volume and 8.9% in value.
Last year, Vietnam exported nearly 135,000 tonnes of tea and pocketed US$217 million, down 1.8% in volume and 7.8% in value compared to those in 2019.
According to a report of the US Department of Agriculture, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected consumption trends. Consumers have paid more attention to their health, so they are willing to pay for products that less affect the environment.