The volume of tea traded at the Mombasa Tea Auction experienced a significant decline, dropping by 32.5 million kilos between January and June 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. This reduction highlights a notable shift in market dynamics for East African tea producers and buyers.

• Total tea offered for sale by seven countries at the auction during the first half of 2025 was 247.5 million kilos, down from 279 million kilos in 2024.
• East African Tea Trade Association (EATTA) Managing Director George Omuga noted the reduced volumes but expressed hope for market improvement.
• Kenya sold 203.3 million kilos, attracting the highest demand, with Global Tea being the largest buyer by purchasing 31.7 million kilos.
• Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) CEO Willy Mutai reported Kenyan producers exported 274.6 million kilos to 53 international markets, with Pakistan leading imports at 97.3 million kgs.