Kenya's tea output plummeted by 11.5% in the first seven months of 2025 to 322.29 million kilograms, largely due to prolonged dry and cold weather conditions. This drop significantly impacted auction volumes and prices, despite a rise in local sales and a shift in export markets.

• Total production fell by 11.5% from 364.13 million kilograms to 322.29 million kilograms in the first seven months of 2025.
• The Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) attributed the decline primarily to reduced rainfall and lower temperatures across major growing regions.
• July average auction prices eased to USD 2.05 per kilogram from USD 2.21 a year earlier, representing a 7.2% decrease.
• Pakistan remained the largest export destination, accounting for 36% of total exports in July 2025, while local sales increased by 5.1% to 2.88 million kilograms.