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Tea: Vietnam exports slightly up 0.36 percent in April, Pakistan top destination

Vietnam’s exports of tea reached US$14.81 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a marginal increase of 0.36 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$57.84 million.

Pakistan remains the top export market with significant growth:

Pakistan was the leading export market in April, with exports valued at US$5.49 million. This marks a substantial increase of 34.16 percent from March and accounts for the largest share of the year-to-date exports at 33.17 percent.

China sees moderate growth:

China was the second-largest export market in April, with exports valued at US$2.21 million, an increase of 16.88 percent from the previous month. China accounts for 9.83 percent of the year-to-date exports.

Taiwan sees a slight decrease:

Exports to Taiwan experienced a decrease of 9.27 percent in April, reaching US$1.33 million. Taiwan accounts for 9.45 percent of the year-to-date exports.

USA sees a slight decrease:

Exports to the USA saw a decrease of 9.90 percent in April, falling to US$0.85 million. USA accounts for 5.15 percent of the year-to-date exports.

Russia sees a slight decrease:

Exports to Russia experienced a marginal decrease of 4.56 percent in April, reaching US$0.77 million. Russia accounts for 6.42 percent of the year-to-date exports.

Significant month-on-month increases and decreases:

Philippines experienced the largest month-on-month increase at 78.27 percent, followed by UAE and Pakistan. Conversely, Germany, Kyrgyzstan, and Poland experienced the most significant decrease as there were no exports in April after exports in March. Turkey also saw a substantial decrease.

See also: Food and Beverage Industry in Vietnam

Vietnam exports of tea, April 2025, US$ millions

AprilMarchMoMYTD% of YTD
Total14.8114.750.36%57.84100.00%
Other1.302.02-35.77%7.9913.82%
Pakistan5.494.0934.16%19.1833.17%
China2.211.8916.88%5.699.83%
Taiwan1.331.46-9.27%5.479.45%
USA0.850.94-9.90%2.985.15%
Russia0.770.80-4.56%3.716.42%
Indonesia0.680.75-9.57%3.245.61%
Iraq0.490.66-24.91%2.013.47%
Saudi Arabia0.380.58-35.41%2.263.91%
Malaysia0.340.49-30.52%1.522.62%
India0.290.53-45.36%1.352.34%
Philippines0.250.1478.27%0.821.41%
UAE0.230.09153.00%0.380.66%
Kazakhstan0.140.136.58%0.591.02%
Ukraine0.040.05-17.89%0.150.25%
Germany0.030.000.00%0.200.35%
Kyrgyzstan0.000.02-100.00%0.020.04%
Poland0.000.07-100.00%0.160.28%
Turkey0.000.03-100.00%0.120.20%
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