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in the world of Tea!

Figures

Tea in the world is:

• An average of 500 million cups of tea drunk per day.
• In 2010, 4 162 327 tonnes of tea have been produced (a raise of 5.8% compared to 2009). This production is mainly split inte 2 continents: african (15%) and asian (83%).
• 88,3% of the world’s production was shared between eight countries in 2010. In order: China, India, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Turkey, Indonesia and Japan.
• 713 939 tonnes of tea have been imported by the eights most important importating countries in the world: Russia, United Kingdom, United States, Pakistan, Egypte, Marocco, Afghanistan and Iran.

Tea in Belgium is:

• 1 857 tonnes of tea imported in 2010 meaning more than 900 million of cups.
• An importating budget reaching 16 622 000 euro.
• In 2004, 20% of the belgian population used to drink tea. A raise of 50% has been noticed over the last years.